HCPCS Level II · Orthotic and prosthetic procedures and devices
L3740Elbow orthosis, double upright with forearm/arm cuffs, adjustable position lock with active control, custom fabricated
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Source: CMS HCPCS quarterly update, October 2026. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About L3740
L3740 is an HCPCS Level II code in the L series (orthotic and prosthetic procedures and devices), describing elbow orthosis, double upright with forearm/arm cuffs, adjustable position lock with active control, custom fabricated.
It was added to HCPCS effective 01/01/1982, and its current record took effect 01/01/2001.
Its Medicare coverage code is "C", meaning coverage is left to the Medicare contractor's judgment.
Details
- Short description
- Cuffs adj lock w/ active con
- Date added
- 01/01/1982
- Action effective
- 01/01/2001
- BETOS
- D1F
Related L37xx codes
- L3702Elbow orthosis, without joints, may include soft interface, straps, custom fabricated, includes fitting and adjustment
- L3710Elbow orthosis, elastic with metal joints, prefabricated, off-the-shelf
- L3720Elbow orthosis, double upright with forearm/arm cuffs, free motion, custom fabricated
- L3730Elbow orthosis, double upright with forearm/arm cuffs, extension/ flexion assist, custom fabricated
- L3760Elbow orthosis (eo), with adjustable position locking joint(s), prefabricated, item that has been trimmed, bent, molded, assembled, or otherwise customized to fit a specific patient by an individual with expertise
- L3761Elbow orthosis (eo), with adjustable position locking joint(s), prefabricated, off-the-shelf
- L3762Elbow orthosis, rigid, without joints, includes soft interface material, prefabricated, off-the-shelf
- L3763Elbow wrist hand orthosis, rigid, without joints, may include soft interface, straps, custom fabricated, includes fitting and adjustment
- L3764Elbow wrist hand orthosis, includes one or more nontorsion joints, elastic bands, turnbuckles, may include soft interface, straps, custom fabricated, includes fitting and adjustment
- L3765Elbow wrist hand finger orthosis, rigid, without joints, may include soft interface, straps, custom fabricated, includes fitting and adjustment
- L3766Elbow wrist hand finger orthosis, includes one or more nontorsion joints, elastic bands, turnbuckles, may include soft interface, straps, custom fabricated, includes fitting and adjustment
Common questions about L3740
Is HCPCS L3740 still valid?
- Yes. L3740 is active in the CMS October 2026 HCPCS file.
Does Medicare cover L3740?
- Its coverage code is "C": coverage is left to the Medicare contractor's judgment. Check the local coverage determination for your region.