Coretech · Braces & slings
Coretech 833 Universal Hinged Knee Brace
A hinged, open-patella knee brace from Coretech with dual hinges and flexion/extension pins, supplied under a New York workers’ comp or no-fault claim when your treating provider prescribes it.
- SKU
- SUP3046BLK
- Fit
- Universal
- HCPCS
- L1832 / L1833
Providers may also fax (973) 846-7077 or email referral@citydme.com. Provider referrals are not accepted by phone. Email is not a secure channel: to request a secure upload option, contact CityDME first, and do not include patient documents in your initial message.
The short answer
Can I get the 833 Universal Knee Brace through workers’ comp or no-fault in New York?
When your treating provider prescribes it for a work injury or a motor-vehicle accident, CityDME can supply it under the New York workers’ comp or no-fault claim. A prescription is always required for a claim. Coverage, any prior authorization, and patient cost depend on the claim, the applicable fee schedule, and payer review.
As described by Coretech Orthopedics
What it is
Coretech describes the 833 Universal Knee Brace for ACL and MCL injuries, strains, sprains, and knee instability. Its dual hinges carry flexion and extension pins and attach with hook-and-loop, so they can be repositioned for fit.
Dual hinges with flexion/extension pins
Hinges on both sides take pins that set flexion and extension stops.
Repositionable hinges
The hinges attach with hook-and-loop so they can be moved for alignment.
Open-patella design
An opening over the kneecap.
Perforated neoprene
The sleeve material is perforated neoprene.
Specifications
- Manufacturer
- Coretech Orthopedics (Vive Health LLC)
- Model / SKU
- 833 Universal Knee Brace · SUP3046BLK
- Sizing
- Universal; 13.5″ to 30″ thigh circumference, measured 5″ above the kneecap
- Materials
- Neoprene, nylon, polyester, spandex, foam
- Latex
- Latex-free
- HCPCS (PDAC letter)
- L1832 / L1833
Specifications as published by the manufacturer. The prescription decides the exact model, size, and settings.
How to get it through a New York claim
Your treating provider decides what’s medically necessary. CityDME checks the referral, bills the carrier directly, and delivers.
The treating provider prescribes it
A claim always needs a prescription, and it decides the exact model and size or side. Send it with the claim type (workers’ comp or no-fault) and any claim details you have.
We review the referral the next business day
CityDME checks the order and claim details for completeness and lets the sender know if a document is missing. For workers’ comp items that need prior authorization, the Board-authorized prescribing provider submits the PAR through OnBoard; DME suppliers cannot.
We coordinate delivery
Once documentation is complete, we schedule delivery. Coverage and any patient cost remain subject to the claim, the applicable fee schedule, and payer review.
Common questions
Does it come in sizes?
Coretech makes it as a universal size that fits a thigh circumference of 13.5″ to 30″, measured 5″ above the kneecap. Hinge settings follow the prescription.
Does CityDME submit the workers’ comp prior authorization?
No. When an item requires prior authorization under New York workers’ comp, the Board-authorized prescribing provider submits the PAR through OnBoard. DME suppliers are not eligible to submit PARs, and CityDME does not submit them.
What do you need for a no-fault (car accident) claim?
The prescription, plus the claim number, carrier, accident date, and assignment-of-benefits paperwork so the no-fault carrier can be billed directly. If a document is missing from the referral, we let you know which one.
Which New York rules apply?
Equipment on a New York claim is billed under the workers’ compensation DME fee schedule, or the no-fault (Regulation 68) fee schedule for auto claims. A claim always needs a prescription, coverage depends on the claim and payer review, and for workers’ comp any prior authorization is provider-submitted through OnBoard.
General equipment questions? Call (855) 248-9363.
Product information sources
- Coretech: 833 Universal Knee Brace product page
- Coretech: 833 brochure (PDF)
- PDAC coding letter, L1832 / L1833 (PDF)
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