Description
L3982-Upper extremity fracture orthosis, radius/ulnar, prefabricated, includes fitting and adjustment
The following add-on codes may be used for this base code (only code for what you use). Subject to Coverage Criteria:
L3956- Addition of joint to upper extremity orthosis, any material; per joint
L3995- Addition to upper extremity orthosis, sock, fracture or equal, each
L3999- Upper limb orthosis, not otherwise specified
ICD10 Code:
S52.0- Fracture of upper end of ulna, S52.1- Fracture of upper end of radius, S52.2- Fracture of shaft of ulna, S52.3- Fracture of shaft of radius, S52.5- Fracture of lower end of radius, S52.6- Fracture of lower end of ulna, S52.9- Unspecified fracture of forearm
Manufacturer
Trulife Ulnar Fracture Orthosis, Orthomerica® Ulnar Fracture Brace Kit - Sarmiento, RCAI Pediatric Forearm Fracture Brace
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