HCPCS L3971 Fee Schedule
Healthcare providers use this code to document and receive reimbursement for visits that address high-level medical decision-making, often including multiple diagnoses or prescription management.
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | • Orthotic Procedures and services • Shoulder-elbow-wrist-hand Orthotics |
| Complexity Level | High |
National average reimbursement for HCPCS L3971 by major payers:
$1,756.01
$1,103.89
$1,201.36
$1,682.51
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | L3971 | $1357.21 | 1639157431 - PHOEBE WORTH MEDICAL CENTER, INC, PHOEBE WORTH MEDICAL CENTER, INC | 383647394 - (GA) PHOEBE WORTH MEDICAL CENTER INC | GA | Critical Access Hospital (282NC0060X) |
United | L3971 | $1404.02 | 1962462226 - TIFT REGIONAL HEALTH SYSTEM INC., TIFT REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER | 453072990 - (GA) TIFT REGIONAL HEALTH SYSTEM INC | GA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | L3971 | $2459.27 | 1992779482 - ANNA JAQUES HOSPITAL | 42104338 - (MA) ANNA JAQUES HOSPITAL | MA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | L3971 | $3504.65 | 1225281603 - EMORY CRAWFORD LONG HOSPITAL | 581537752 - EMORY UNIVERSITY | GA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | L3971 | $3504.65 | 1396923710 - EMORY UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL | 582030692 - EMORY UNIVERSITY | GA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | L3971 | $920.17 | 1417979501 - JEFFERSON KILPATRICK | 560942061 - (NC) PINEHURST SURGICAL CLINIC, P.A. | NC | Facial Plastic Surgery Physician (207YS0123X) |
United | L3971 | $1035.61 | 1659376630 - UPSON COUNTY HOSPITAL INC, UPSON REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER | 581734026 - (GA) UPSON COUNTY HOSPITAL INC | GA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | L3971 | $1386.10 | 1063741163 - AZTEC URGENT CARE, LLC | 271495988 - (NM) AZTEC URGENT CARE LLC | NM | Urgent Care Clinic/Center (261QU0200X) |
United | L3971 | $920.17 | 1356860621 - CHI MEMORIAL HOSPITAL | 822748395 - CHI MEMORIAL HOSPITAL - GEORGIA | GA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | L3971 | $1035.61 | 1992799050 - GRADY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL CORPORATION, GRADY HEALTH SYSTEMS | 262037695 - GRADY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL CORPORATION | GA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | L3971 | $613.45 | 1053515130 - MIGUEL A. ARENAS, M.D., PC | 300394179 - (AZ) MIGUEL A ARENAS MD PC | AZ | Gastroenterology Physician (207RG0100X) |
United | L3971 | $940.34 | 1790715381 - NORTHSIDE HOSPITAL, INC., NORTHSIDE HOSPITAL DULUTH | 582002413 | GA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | L3971 | $901.57 | 1790715381 - NORTHSIDE HOSPITAL, INC., NORTHSIDE HOSPITAL DULUTH | 582002413 | GA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | L3971 | $2296.69 | 1306136551 - UJUKA ILOABUCHI | 474870066 - (GA) GWINNETT OBGYN ASSOCIATES OF GEORGIA LLC | GA | Women's Hospital (282NW0100X) |
United | L3971 | $1726.04 | 1528056066 - HAMILTON MEDICAL CENTER, INC. | 581519911 - HAMILTON MEDICAL CENTER INC | GA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
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HCPCS L3971 vs. Other Shoulder-elbow-wrist-hand Orthotics Codes
The HCPCS L3971 code is part of the Orthotic Procedures and services services used for Shoulder-elbow-wrist-hand Orthotics. It represents a moderate-complexity encounter and is one of several codes that vary based on time spent, level of medical decision-making, and documentation requirements.
The HCPCS L3971 code involves more provider time and moderate medical decision-making, unlike lower-level codes that require less time and simpler assessments. It typically includes multiple diagnoses, medication management, or test interpretation, leading to higher reimbursement and more detailed documentation requirements.
| Code | Complexity | Description |
|---|---|---|
| L3967-HCPCS | High | Shoulder elbow wrist hand orthosis (SEWHO), abduction positioning (airplane design), thoracic component and support bar, without joints, may include soft interface, straps, custom fabricated, includes fitting and adjustment |
| L3971-HCPCS | High | Shoulder elbow wrist hand orthosis (SEWHO), shoulder cap design, includes one or more nontorsion joints, elastic bands, turnbuckles, may include soft interface, straps, custom fabricated, includes fitting and adjustment |
| L3973-HCPCS | High | Shoulder elbow wrist hand orthosis (SEWHO), abduction positioning (airplane design), thoracic component and support bar, includes one or more nontorsion joints, elastic bands, turnbuckles, may include soft interface, straps, custom fabricated, includes fitting and adjustment |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including HCPCS L3971. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the L3971 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
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Costs may be higher in urban areas.
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