L3980 – Upper extremity fracture orthosis, humeral, prefabricated, includes fitting and adjustment
HCPCS Level II code · L codes: Orthotic and Prosthetic Procedures and Devices
HCPCS codeL3980
- Long description
- Upper extremity fracture orthosis, humeral, prefabricated, includes fitting and adjustment
- Short description
- Up ext fx orthos humeral nos
- Pricing indicator
38Orthotics, prosthetics, prosthetic devices & vision services- Medicare coverage
CCarrier judgment – coverage decided by the Medicare contractor- BETOS category
D1FProsthetic/Orthotic devices- Added
- January 1, 1982
- Last change
- January 1, 2015 – No change
Frequently asked questions
What is HCPCS code L3980?
L3980 is a HCPCS Level II code for upper extremity fracture orthosis, humeral, prefabricated, includes fitting and adjustment.
Does Medicare cover L3980?
The HCPCS file lists coverage code C: Carrier judgment – coverage decided by the Medicare contractor. Coverage and payment also depend on local coverage determinations and the patient’s plan.
Nearby L codes
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- L3967 – Shoulder elbow wrist hand orthosis, abduction positioning (airplane design), thoracic component and support bar, without joints, may include soft interface, straps, custom fabricated, includes fitting and adjustment
- L3971 – Shoulder elbow wrist hand orthosis, shoulder cap design, includes one or more nontorsion joints, elastic bands, turnbuckles, may include soft interface, straps, custom fabricated, includes fitting and adjustment
- L3973 – Shoulder elbow wrist hand orthosis, abduction positioning (airplane design), thoracic component and support bar, includes one or more nontorsion joints, elastic bands, turnbuckles, may include soft interface, straps, custom fabricated, includes fitting and adjustment
- L3975 – Shoulder elbow wrist hand finger orthosis, shoulder cap design, without joints, may include soft interface, straps, custom fabricated, includes fitting and adjustment
- L3976 – Shoulder elbow wrist hand finger orthosis, abduction positioning (airplane design), thoracic component and support bar, without joints, may include soft interface, straps, custom fabricated, includes fitting and adjustment
- L3977 – Shoulder elbow wrist hand finger orthosis, shoulder cap design, includes one or more nontorsion joints, elastic bands, turnbuckles, may include soft interface, straps, custom fabricated, includes fitting and adjustment
- L3978 – Shoulder elbow wrist hand finger orthosis, abduction positioning (airplane design), thoracic component and support bar, includes one or more nontorsion joints, elastic bands, turnbuckles, may include soft interface, straps, custom fabricated, includes fitting and adjustment
- L3981 – Upper extremity fracture orthosis, humeral, prefabricated, includes shoulder cap design, with or without joints, forearm section, may include soft interface, straps, includes fitting and adjustments
- L3982 – Upper extremity fracture orthosis, radius/ulnar, prefabricated, includes fitting and adjustment
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Source: CMS HCPCS Level II quarterly file, October 2026. Reference only – check payer policy before billing.