Wrist brace HCPCS code
A wrist brace is usually billed under HCPCS code L3908 (Wrist hand orthosis, wrist extension control cock-up, non molded, prefabricated, off-the-shelf); related codes are L3916, L3915, L3906, L3905, L3807. The 2026 Medicare DMEPOS fee schedule pays $49.93 to $125.86 for L3908, depending on the state. Medicare paid for 186,471 L3908 services from 5,795 suppliers in 2024. Off-the-shelf codes (the item is fitted without modification) pay less than prefabricated codes the supplier has custom fitted, and both pay less than custom-fabricated codes.
HCPCS codes for wrist brace
| Code | Description | Medicare coverage | DMEPOS fee (state range) | Medicare services |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| L3908 | Wrist hand orthosis, wrist extension control cock-up, non molded, prefabricated, off-the-shelf | Carrier judgment | $49.93–$125.86 | 186,471 (2024) |
| L3916 | Wrist hand orthosis, includes one or more nontorsion joint(s), elastic bands, turnbuckles, may include soft interface, straps, prefabricated, off-the-shelf | Carrier judgment | $580.28–$638.37 | 106,009 (2024) |
| L3915 | Wrist hand orthosis, includes one or more nontorsion joint(s), elastic bands, turnbuckles, may include soft interface, straps, prefabricated item that has been trimmed, bent, molded, assembled, or otherwise customized to fit a specific patient by an individual with expertise | Carrier judgment | $580.28–$638.37 | 552 (2024) |
| L3906 | Wrist hand orthosis, without joints, may include soft interface, straps, custom fabricated, includes fitting and adjustment | Carrier judgment | $380.72–$650.39 | 9,748 (2024) |
| L3905 | Wrist hand orthosis, includes one or more nontorsion joints, elastic bands, turnbuckles, may include soft interface, straps, custom fabricated, includes fitting and adjustment | Carrier judgment | $1,082.62–$1,190.84 | 158 (2024) |
| L3807 | Wrist hand finger orthosis, without joint(s), prefabricated item that has been trimmed, bent, molded, assembled, or otherwise customized to fit a specific patient by an individual with expertise | Carrier judgment | $272.97–$327.59 | 9,723 (2024) |
| L3809 | Wrist hand finger orthosis, without joint(s), prefabricated, off-the-shelf, any type | Carrier judgment | $272.97–$327.59 | 64,592 (2024) |
| L3806 | Wrist hand finger orthosis, includes one or more nontorsion joint(s), turnbuckles, elastic bands/springs, may include soft interface material, straps, custom fabricated, includes fitting and adjustment | Carrier judgment | $495.89–$545.49 | 525 (2024) |
| L3808 | Wrist hand finger orthosis, rigid without joints, may include soft interface material; straps, custom fabricated, includes fitting and adjustment | Carrier judgment | $375.59–$631.45 | 12,038 (2024) |
Medicare revenue estimate for L3908
Units per month × state fee = monthly Medicare revenue. At 10 units a month, L3908 pays $1,258.60 in HI and $499.30 in PR, before the 20% patient coinsurance.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HCPCS code for a wrist brace?
L3908: Wrist hand orthosis, wrist extension control cock-up, non molded, prefabricated, off-the-shelf. Other wrist brace codes: L3916 (Who nontorsion jnts pre ots); L3915 (Who nontorsion jnts pre cst); L3906 (Who w/o joints cf); L3905 (Who w/nontorsion jnt(s) cf); L3807 (Whfo w/o joints pre cst).
Does Medicare cover a wrist brace?
By HCPCS coverage code — L3908: Carrier judgment; L3916: Carrier judgment; L3915: Carrier judgment; L3906: Carrier judgment; L3905: Carrier judgment; L3807: Carrier judgment.
How much does Medicare pay for a wrist brace?
Under the 2026 DMEPOS fee schedule (non-rural state fees): L3908 $49.93 to $125.86; L3916 $580.28 to $638.37; L3915 $580.28 to $638.37; L3906 $380.72 to $650.39; L3905 $1,082.62 to $1,190.84.
Next steps
- Run a reimbursement report for a device billed under L3908
- Watch L3908 for fee, coverage and descriptor changes
- Build a full Medicare revenue model for L3908
Part of Orthotic braces.
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Sources: CMS HCPCS Level II; CMS DMEPOS fee schedule 2026; CMS Medicare utilization; CMS Medicare Coverage Database. Fees are Medicare allowables (non-rural, by state), not commercial rates. Code choice depends on the exact item; check the descriptor. Not billing or legal advice.