When you've had a fracture of the wrist, or some other part of your upper extremity, your doctor may treat it with a fracture orthosis with the medical billing code L3984. This medical billing code is used to identify the exact kind of care you are getting, so the insurance companies know how much to pay for your treatment. Like all medical billing codes, the L3984 code is used for a specific type of treatment, and has been evaluated by a third party in order to identify it has all the required features for that L-code. (See requirements for L3984 billing code below).
The medical billing code L3984 identifies an upper extremity fracture orthosis. More specifically, the kind of upper extremity fracture this is used for is the wrist. Fractures of the wrist can be very painful, and patience during healing time can be difficult. The wrist is a very mobile joint, so it is important that the movement is restricted with the L3984 wrist orthosis.
The L3984 billing code applies to prefabricated braces. This billing also includes the fitting and adjustment of the brace. It is important to get your wrist set properly by a trained professional. If a fracture is not set correctly, it can cause difficulties later in life.