Durable Medical Equipment Coding System (DMECS)

HCPCS Code L3808 Details

Short Description: WHFO, rigid w/o joints

Long Description: WRIST HAND FINGER ORTHOSIS, RIGID WITHOUT JOINTS, MAY INCLUDE SOFT INTERFACE MATERIAL; STRAPS, CUSTOM FABRICATED, INCLUDES FITTING AND ADJUSTMENT

Additional Search Terminology: WHFO

Product and Service Code(s): OR01 : ORTHOSES: CUSTOM FABRICATED.

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Code History

Effective Date Type Notes
01/01/2007 Added to HCPCS Code Set
01/01/2007 Valid for DME MAC submission

Crosswalk History

Effective Date From Code To Code Notes
01/01/2008 L3805 L3808
01/01/2008 L3800 L3808
01/01/2008 L3907 L3808

Features and Functions

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L3808

Features

  • The device is individually made for a specific patient using basic materials in uncut or unshaped forms which involves substantial work such as vacuum forming, cutting, bending, molding, sewing, drilling, and finishing before a patient fitting.
  • Meets DMEPOS Quality Standards (Appendix C) definition for custom fabrication.
  • A static rigid or semi-rigid palmar or dorsal design that extends from the forearm to the wrist, hand and fingers.
  • Includes all interface materials and closures.

Functions

  • Immobilizes the wrist, hand and fingers.