HCPCS Code L3740

Elbow orthosis, double upright with forearm/arm cuffs, adjustable position lock with active control, custom fabricated
Code effective Jan 01, 2001

HCPCS Section
Orthotic and Prosthetic Procedures, Devices

L3740 is a valid 2026 HCPCS code meaning Elbow orthosis, double upright with forearm/arm cuffs, adjustable position lock with active control, custom fabricated or (Cuffs adj lock w/ active con) for short. HCPCS L3740 has been effective since 01/01/2001 and applies to Lump sum purchase of DME, prosthetics, orthotics.

HCPCS Code Details - L3740

HCPCS Level II Code
Section L - Orthotic and Prosthetic Procedures, Devices
HCPCS Code L3740
Description

Long description:
Elbow orthosis, double upright with forearm/arm cuffs, adjustable position lock with active control, custom fabricated

Short description:
Cuffs adj lock w/ active con

HCPCS Pricing indicator 38 - Orthotics, prosthetics, prosthetic devices & vision services (price subject to floors and ceilings)
Multiple pricing indicator A - Not applicable as HCPCS priced under one methodology
Coverage code C - Carrier judgment
BETOS2 code D1F - Prosthetic/Orthotic devices
HCPCS Action code N - No maintenance for this code
Type of service P - Lump sum purchase of DME, prosthetics, orthotics
Effective date Effective Jan 01, 2001
Date added Added Jan 01, 1982

See also

  • HCPCS L3720 · Elbow orthosis, double upright with forearm/arm cuffs, free motion, custom fabricated

  • HCPCS L3730 · Elbow orthosis, double upright with forearm/arm cuffs, extension/ flexion assist, custom fabricated

  • HCPCS L3760 · Elbow orthosis (eo), with adjustable position locking joint(s), prefabricated, item that has been trimmed, bent, molded, assembled, or otherwise customized to fit a specific patient by an individual with expertise

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2 BETOS stands for “Berenson-Eggers Type Of Service”

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