L3981 Upper extremity fracture orthosis, humeral, prefabricated, includes shoulder cap design, with or without joints, forearm section, may include soft interface, straps, includes fitting and adjustments
Short descriptor: Ue fx orth shoul cap forearm
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L3981 is the HCPCS Level II code for Upper extremity fracture orthosis, humeral, prefabricated, includes shoulder cap design, with or without joints, forearm section, may include soft interface, straps, includes fitting and adjustments (2026). It belongs to Section L — Orthotic & Prosthetic Procedures. Under Medicare, its coverage status is: Carrier judgment. Part B pricing methodology: Orthotics, prosthetics & vision services.
Classification & CMS Attributes
- Medicare Coverage
- Carrier judgment (code C)
- Part B Pricing
- Orthotics, prosthetics & vision services (indicator 38)
- Type of Service
- Lump-sum purchase of DME, prosthetics, orthotics
- Effective Date
- 2015-01-01
- 2026 Maintenance
- No change this year
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