HCPCS Code L3980

Upper extremity fracture orthosis, humeral, prefabricated, includes fitting and adjustment
Code effective Jan 01, 2015

HCPCS Section
Orthotic and Prosthetic Procedures, Devices

L3980 is a valid 2026 HCPCS code meaning Upper extremity fracture orthosis, humeral, prefabricated, includes fitting and adjustment or (Up ext fx orthos humeral nos) for short. HCPCS L3980 has been effective since 01/01/2015 and applies to Lump sum purchase of DME, prosthetics, orthotics.

HCPCS Code Details - L3980

HCPCS Level II Code
Section L - Orthotic and Prosthetic Procedures, Devices
HCPCS Code L3980
Description

Long description:
Upper extremity fracture orthosis, humeral, prefabricated, includes fitting and adjustment

Short description:
Up ext fx orthos humeral nos

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, 2015
Date added Added Jan 01, 1982

See also

  • HCPCS L3978 · Shoulder elbow wrist hand finger orthosis, abduction positioning (airplane design), thoracic component and support bar, includes one or more nontorsion joints, elastic bands, turnbuckles, may include soft interface, straps, custom fabricated, includes fitting and adjustment

  • HCPCS 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

  • HCPCS L3982 · Upper extremity fracture orthosis, radius/ulnar, prefabricated, includes fitting and adjustment

  • HCPCS L3984 · Upper extremity fracture orthosis, wrist, prefabricated, includes fitting and adjustment

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