S8451 – Splint, prefabricated, wrist or ankle
HCPCS Level II code · S codes: Temporary National Codes (Non-Medicare)
HCPCS codeS8451
- Long description
- Splint, prefabricated, wrist or ankle
- Short description
- Splint wrist or ankle
- Pricing indicator
00Not separately priced by Part B (bundled, not covered or Part A only)- Medicare coverage
INot payable by Medicare- BETOS category
Z2Undefined codes- Added
- January 1, 2002
- Last change
- January 1, 2002 – No change
Frequently asked questions
What is HCPCS code S8451?
S8451 is a HCPCS Level II code for splint, prefabricated, wrist or ankle.
Does Medicare cover S8451?
The HCPCS file lists coverage code I: Not payable by Medicare. Coverage and payment also depend on local coverage determinations and the patient’s plan.
Nearby S codes
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Source: CMS HCPCS Level II quarterly file, October 2026. Reference only – check payer policy before billing.