USA interest only -- L-codes
David Hendricks, CPO, FAAOP
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USA interest only -- L-codes
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David Hendricks, CPO, FAAOP
Text:
In checking the TLSO L-codes, there appears to be one missing. That is,
L-0430 doesn't say whether it applies to a single-opening or bivalve design.
AOPA's interpretation is that it is for a single-opening design. Their
reasoning, I believe, is that when a spinal code is meant to apply to a
bivalve, it states, two piece construction. But many prefab bivalves are
fitted in this country. How are they billed? Am I missing another code, or
are you really supposed to use the same code for single opening as for
bivalve?
Thanks, in advance, for the help.
David
David Hendricks, CPO, FAAOP
www.acebrace.com
HOPE, Inc.
Orlando
L-0430 doesn't say whether it applies to a single-opening or bivalve design.
AOPA's interpretation is that it is for a single-opening design. Their
reasoning, I believe, is that when a spinal code is meant to apply to a
bivalve, it states, two piece construction. But many prefab bivalves are
fitted in this country. How are they billed? Am I missing another code, or
are you really supposed to use the same code for single opening as for
bivalve?
Thanks, in advance, for the help.
David
David Hendricks, CPO, FAAOP
www.acebrace.com
HOPE, Inc.
Orlando
Citation
David Hendricks, CPO, FAAOP, “USA interest only -- L-codes,” Digital Resource Foundation for Orthotics and Prosthetics, accessed November 24, 2024, https://library.drfop.org/items/show/219541.
