Which CPT code corresponds to an ankle brace?

Which CPT code corresponds to an ankle brace?

• A. L3260
• B. L1902
• C. L4397
• D. L3000

Answer: (B)

Ankle braces fall under orthotics billed with L-series codes in durable medical equipment. The code for an ankle-foot orthosis, i.e., an ankle brace, is the one used to represent a custom-fabricated ankle support. This code conveys that the device is specifically designed to support or immobilize the ankle joint, which is exactly what an ankle brace does. The other codes point to different products or types of supports and do not describe an ankle brace, so they aren’t the correct choice for this item.

Ankle braces fall under orthotics billed with L-series codes in durable medical equipment. The code for an ankle-foot orthosis, i.e., an ankle brace, is the one used to represent a custom-fabricated ankle support. This code conveys that the device is specifically designed to support or immobilize the ankle joint, which is exactly what an ankle brace does. The other codes point to different products or types of supports and do not describe an ankle brace, so they aren’t the correct choice for this item.