Of note, CMS rescinded termination of three L codes:
L3660 — Shoulder orthosis, figure of eight design abduction restrainer, canvas and webbing, prefabricated, includes fitting and adjustment
L3670 — Shoulder orthosis, acromio/clavicular (canvas and webbing type), prefabricated, includes fitting and adjustment
L3675 — Shoulder orthosis, vest type abduction restrainer, canvas webbing type or equal, prefabricated, includes fitting and adjustment
The codes were reinstated with their original language, according to the report.
Read the AAPC report about the changes to HCPCS Level II code set.
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