L0978 – Axillary crutch extension

Long description

Axillary crutch extension

Short description

Axillary crutch extension

Pricing indicator

38 Orthotics, prosthetics, prosthetic devices & vision services

Medicare coverage

C Carrier judgment – coverage decided by the Medicare contractor

BETOS category

D1F Prosthetic/Orthotic devices

Added

January 1, 1982

Last change

January 1, 1996 – No change

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