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L1845 vs L1852: Understanding the Difference

L1845 and L1852 are HCPCS codes associated with certain knee orthosis configurations. For healthcare organizations evaluating OA or ligament knee bracing, understanding the code relationship and product configuration can make product selection and documentation review easier.

RGI Med is an authorized distributor of Paradigm Bracing Solutions and offers both the Shift OA Knee Brace and Tempo Ligament Knee Brace in association with these codes.

HCPCS coding does not guarantee reimbursement or coverage. Applicable coding may depend on product configuration, furnishing method, documentation, payer requirements, and other factors.

What is L1845?

L1845 is a knee-orthosis HCPCS code. It is used for a prefabricated knee orthosis that is customized to fit a specific patient by an individual with expertise.

Buyers often encounter this code when evaluating OA or ligament knee bracing for documentation, product selection, or inventory planning. RGI Med does not determine final coding eligibility.

SHIFT-52

SHIFT-52 is the Paradigm Shift OA Knee Brace configuration associated with L1845 and L1852.

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TEMPO-52

TEMPO-52 is the Paradigm Tempo Ligament Knee Brace configuration associated with the same codes.

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What is L1852?

L1852 is a knee-orthosis HCPCS code. It is used for a prefabricated knee orthosis furnished off-the-shelf.

RGI Med does not determine final coding eligibility. Organizations should confirm current CMS descriptors and payer requirements.

RGI Med products currently associated with L1852:

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Side-by-side comparison

Association with a product does not mean the same physical item automatically qualifies for either code in every circumstance.

TopicL1845L1852
General furnishing distinctionCustom fittedOff-the-shelf
RGI Med modelsSHIFT-52, TEMPO-52SHIFT-52, TEMPO-52
Product positioningOA and ligament knee bracingOA and ligament knee bracing
Product evaluationComplimentary samples availableComplimentary samples available
DocumentationProduct documentation available where applicableProduct documentation available where applicable

Which RGI Med products are associated with L1845 and L1852?

Shift OA Knee Brace

SHIFT-52

Shift is an OA-focused, double-upright knee brace designed for bicompartmental unloading of the medial and lateral compartments. Organizations can evaluate its range-of-motion locking system, length-adjustment dial, construction, and ease of application.

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Shift OA Knee Brace

Tempo Ligament Knee

TEMPO-52

Tempo is a ligament-focused, double-upright knee orthosis with a high-strength steel frame and range-of-motion hinges for adjustment throughout rehabilitation. It is not positioned as clinically interchangeable with Shift.

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Tempo Ligament Knee

Shift OA knee brace

Knee

Shift-52

Shift OA Knee Brace

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Tempo ligament knee brace

Knee

Tempo-52

Tempo Ligament Knee

L1845L1852

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Why can different knee braces share the same HCPCS code pair?

Different knee orthoses can be associated with the same HCPCS code family while serving different clinical and product-selection needs. Shift is positioned around OA unloading, while Tempo is positioned around ligament support.

Shared code association does not mean the products are clinically identical, interchangeable, or treated the same for coverage or billing.

What should a practice or DME organization evaluate?

  • Intended brace application — OA unloading versus ligament support
  • Product configuration and how it maps to documented HCPCS codes
  • Fit, adjustability, and ease of application for your team
  • Frame and hinge design
  • Documentation available for the specific model
  • Acquisition cost and account support after the first order
  • Complimentary sample evaluation before broader adoption

Sample first. Choose with confidence.

Qualified healthcare practices, in-office DME programs, and medical supply organizations can request a complimentary sample to evaluate product quality, fit, construction, and ease of application firsthand.

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