Durable Medical Equipment Coding System (DMECS)

HCPCS Code L0174 Details

Short Description: CERV SR 2PC THOR EXT PRE OTS

Long Description: CERVICAL, COLLAR, SEMI-RIGID, THERMOPLASTIC FOAM, TWO PIECE WITH THORACIC EXTENSION, PREFABRICATED, OFF-THE-SHELF

Additional Search Terminology: SO

Product and Service Code(s): OR03 : ORTHOSES: OFF-THE-SHELF.

References: Advisory Article, Correct Coding L0174 Coding Review, posted 6/6/11 to the PDAC web site.

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Code History

Effective Date Type Notes
01/01/1988 Added to HCPCS Code Set
10/01/1993 Valid for DME MAC submission
01/01/2014 Long Description Change Old Long Description: - CERVICAL, COLLAR, SEMI-RIGID, THERMOPLASTIC FOAM, TWO PIECE WITH THORACIC EXTENSION

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This is an Off-The-Shelf, two piece system constructed of thermoplastic foam with posterior and anterior thoracic extensions. The thoracic extension must overlap the manubrium sternum anteriorly and to the thoracic vertebra T-1 posteriorly.