HCPCS Code L3916: Wrist Hand Orthosis (WHO), OTS

Read our guide on HCPCS L3916 for an off-the-shelf wrist hand orthosis. Learn billing, documentation, and coverage rules to ensure accurate claims processing.

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Bill L3916 when the patient requires a prefabricated, off-the-shelf wrist hand orthosis (WHO) that provides more advanced features, such as one or more nontorsion joints, elastic bands, or turnbuckles, to allow controlled motion, progressive stretching, or corrective positioning.

No. Fitting and adjustment are included in the code allowance.

Driving with a KAFO (Knee-Ankle-Foot Orthosis) is generally not recommended as the brace significantly restricts the necessary hip, knee, and ankle joint range of motion and strength required to safely operate the brake and accelerator pedals.