L6638 – Upper extremity addition to prosthesis, electric locking feature, only for use with manually powered elbow

Long description

Upper extremity addition to prosthesis, electric locking feature, only for use with manually powered elbow

Short description

Elec lock on manual pw elbow

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, 2003

Last change

January 1, 2003 – No change

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