Durable Medical Equipment Coding System (DMECS)

HCPCS Code L3908 Details

Short Description: WHO COCK-UP NONMOLDE PRE OTS

Long Description: WRIST HAND ORTHOSIS, WRIST EXTENSION CONTROL COCK-UP, NON MOLDED, PREFABRICATED, OFF-THE-SHELF

Additional Search Terminology:

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

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Code History

Effective Date Type Notes
01/01/1986 Added to HCPCS Code Set
10/01/1993 Valid for DME MAC submission
01/01/1994 Long Description Change Old Long Description: - WHFO, WRIST EXTENSION CONTROL COCK-UP, CANVAS OR LEATHER DESIGN, NONMOLDED
01/01/2001 Long Description Change Old Long Description: - WHFO, WRIST EXTENSION CONTROL COCK-UP, NON-MOLDED
01/01/2014 Long Description Change Old Long Description: - WRIST HAND ORTHOSIS, WRIST EXTENSION CONTROL COCK-UP, NON MOLDED, PREFABRICATED, INCLUDES FITTING AND ADJUSTMENT

Crosswalk History

Effective Date From Code To Code Notes
01/01/2007 L3914 L3908

Features and Functions

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L3908

Features

  • The device is manufactured in quantity without a specific beneficiary in mind.
  • Meets the DMEPOS Quality Standards (Appendix C) definition of minimal self-adjustment which requires an adjustment the patient, caretaker for the patient, or device supplier can perform without an individual with expertise.
  • A static rigid or semi-rigid palmar or dorsal design that extends from the forearm to the wrist and hand.
  • Includes all interface materials and closures.

Functions

  • Supports or immobilizes the wrist and hand.

Corresponding prefabricated custom fitted HCPCS code:

  • None