HCPCS L3982 Fee Schedule
Healthcare providers use this code to document and receive reimbursement for visits that address moderate-level medical decision-making, often including multiple diagnoses or prescription management.
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | • Orthotic Procedures and services • Fracture, Addition, and Unspecified Orthotics, Upper Extremities |
| Complexity Level | Moderate |
National average reimbursement for HCPCS L3982 by major payers:

$349.40

$247.13

$279.45

$507.54
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | L3982 | $214.99 | 1417554528 - KECK MEDICAL CENTER OF USC | 851644866 - (CA) KECK MEDICAL CENTER OF USC | CA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | L3982 | $210.05 | 1821017831 - BACON COUNTY HEALTH SERVICES, INC, BACON COUNTY RURAL HEALTH CLINIC | 582224545 - (GA) BACON COUNTY HEALTH SERVICES INC | GA | Rural Acute Care Hospital (282NR1301X) |
United | L3982 | $210.05 | 1306896253 - HOSPITAL AUTHORITY OF VALDOSTA AND LOWNDES COUNTY GEORGIA, SOUTH GEORGIA MEDICAL CENTER | 586004467 - (GA) HOSPITAL AUTHORITY OF VALDOSTA AND LOWNDES COUNTY GEORGIA | GA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | L3982 | $210.05 | 1629185285 - BACON COUNTY HEALTH SERVICES, INC. | 582224545 - (GA) BACON COUNTY HEALTH SERVICES INC | GA | Critical Access Hospital (282NC0060X) |
United | L3982 | $190.74 | 1790715381 - NORTHSIDE HOSPITAL, INC., NORTHSIDE HOSPITAL DULUTH | 582002413 | GA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | L3982 | $265.70 | 1922178789 - SCOTTISH RITE CHILDRENS MEDICAL CTR, CHILDREN'S HEALTHCARE OF ATLANTA AT SCOTTISH RITE | 580572465 - CHILDRENS HEALTHCARE OF ATLANTA INC | GA | Children's Hospital (282NC2000X) |
United | L3982 | $140.03 | 1346209137 - GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL, INC., ST. MARY'S GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL | 261720984 - (GA) GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL INC | GA | Critical Access Hospital (282NC0060X) |
United | L3982 | $178.55 | 1992799050 - GRADY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL CORPORATION, GRADY HEALTH SYSTEMS | 262037695 - GRADY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL CORPORATION | GA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | L3982 | $182.88 | 1790715381 - NORTHSIDE HOSPITAL, INC., NORTHSIDE HOSPITAL DULUTH | 582002413 | GA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | L3982 | $205.32 | 1619087590 - MIGUEL ARENAS | 300394179 - (AZ) MIGUEL A ARENAS MD PC | AZ | Gastroenterology Physician (207RG0100X) |
United | L3982 | $876.11 | 1073502985 - CHU CHEN | 42484572 - MERRIMACK VALLEY PEDIATRIC ASSOCIATES, INC. | MA | Pediatrics Physician (208000000X) |
United | L3982 | $466.42 | 1205833241 - CLHG-WINN, LLC, WINN PARISH MEDICAL CENTER | 813465517 | LA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | L3982 | $210.06 | 1497944565 - MICHAEL SHULER | 581076549 - ATHENS ORTHOPEDIC CLINIC, P.A. | GA | Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician (207XS0106X) |
United | L3982 | $284.79 | 1518912666 - STEPHENS COUNTY ANESTHESIA SERVICES,LLC | 300429607 - (GA) STEPHENS COUNTY ANESTHESIA SERVICESLLC | GA | Rural Acute Care Hospital (282NR1301X) |
United | L3982 | $274.26 | 1750358297 - CITY OF HOPE NATIONAL MEDICAL CENTER | 951683875 - CITY OF HOPE NATIONAL MEDICAL CENTER | CA | 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 L3982 vs. Other Fracture, Addition, and Unspecified Orthotics, Upper Extremities Codes
The HCPCS L3982 code is part of the Orthotic Procedures and services services used for Fracture, Addition, and Unspecified Orthotics, Upper Extremities. 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 L3982 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 |
|---|---|---|
| L3981-HCPCS | Moderate | Upper extremity fracture orthosis, humeral, prefabricated, includes shoulder cap design, with or without joints, forearm section, may include soft interface, straps, includes fitting and adjustments |
| L3982-HCPCS | Moderate | Upper extremity fracture orthosis, radius/ulnar, prefabricated, includes fitting and adjustment |
| L3984-HCPCS | Moderate | Upper extremity fracture orthosis, wrist, prefabricated, 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 L3982. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the L3982 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
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