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HCPCS Code for Upper extremity fracture orthosis, radius/ulnar, prefabricated, includes fitting and adjustment L3982

HCPCS code L3982 for Upper extremity fracture orthosis, radius/ulnar, prefabricated, includes fitting and adjustment as maintained by CMS falls under Fracture, Addition, and Unspecified Orthotics, Upper Extremities .

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Upper extremity fracture orthosis, radius/ulnar, prefabricated, includes fitting and adjustment

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L codes - splinting
Can anyone tell me which L codes they use for L3980 and L3982 for upper extremity orthosis that are custom made, these codes are for pre-fabricated and I having a hard time finding equivalent L codes ... [ Read More ]
Codes L3982 3923
We are looking into billing L3982, L3923, L4360, L4386 and are aware that these codes include the application code and can not bill it separately. Can you please clarify whether fracture care is inclu... [ Read More ]
Billing Fracture Care Question e/m l3982
Question: Billing frequency and medical necessity of L3982? Scenario: Pt has a distal radius fx and is seen today by my provider. we bill out the e/m (ie: 99213), the fx care (25600 = 90 day global)... [ Read More ]
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