HCPCS Level II · Orthotic and prosthetic procedures and devices
L3891Addition to upper extremity joint, wrist or elbow, concentric adjustable torsion style mechanism for custom fabricated orthotics only, each
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Source: CMS HCPCS quarterly update, October 2026. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About L3891
L3891 is an HCPCS Level II code in the L series (orthotic and prosthetic procedures and devices), describing addition to upper extremity joint, wrist or elbow, concentric adjustable torsion style mechanism for custom fabricated orthotics only, each.
It was added to HCPCS effective 01/01/2010.
Its Medicare coverage code is "I", meaning it is not payable by Medicare (another code or method is used).
Details
- Short description
- Torsion mechanism wrist/elbo
- Date added
- 01/01/2010
- Action effective
- 01/01/2010
- BETOS
- D1F
Related L38xx codes
- L3806Wrist hand finger orthosis, includes one or more nontorsion joint(s), turnbuckles, elastic bands/springs, may include soft interface material, straps, custom fabricated, includes fitting and adjustment
- L3807Wrist hand finger orthosis, without joint(s), prefabricated item that has been trimmed, bent, molded, assembled, or otherwise customized to fit a specific patient by an individual with expertise
- L3808Wrist hand finger orthosis, rigid without joints, may include soft interface material; straps, custom fabricated, includes fitting and adjustment
- L3809Wrist hand finger orthosis, without joint(s), prefabricated, off-the-shelf, any type
Common questions about L3891
Is HCPCS L3891 still valid?
- Yes. L3891 is active in the CMS October 2026 HCPCS file.
Does Medicare cover L3891?
- Its coverage code is "I": it is not payable by Medicare (another code or method is used). Check the local coverage determination for your region.