Durable Medical Equipment Coding System (DMECS)

HCPCS Code L3913 Details

Short Description: Hfo w/o joints cf

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

Additional Search Terminology:

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

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Code History

Effective Date Type Notes
01/01/2006 Added to HCPCS Code Set
01/01/2006 Valid for DME MAC submission Prior to date of service 1/1/06 use code L3999.

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L3913

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.
  • Static rigid palmar or dorsal shell that extends from the metacarpophalangeal joints to the hand and fingers.
  • Includes all interface materials and closures.

Functions

  • Immobilizes the metacarpophalangeal joints, hand and fingers in a fixed position.