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L1653 Insurance Policy Changes

HCPCS L1653 is officially defined as "Hip orthosis, bilateral thigh cuffs with adjustable abductor spreader bar, adult size, prefabricated, off the shelf." HCPCS L1653 is referenced in 1 tracked payer policy change from Medicare/CMS - Transmittals. For billers and coders, staying current on payer-specific coverage criteria, reimbursement rules, and prior-authorization requirements for HCPCS L1653 is critical to clean claim submission. Each entry below links to the full policy analysis with effective dates and action steps.

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REFERENCE DATA

Payers with rules7
Payers requiring prior auth7
  • Ambetter · Effective December 31, 2025

    Prior authorization required

    Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health CMS-0057-F prior authorization requirements

  • Arizona Complete Health · Effective December 31, 2025

    Prior authorization required

    Arizona Complete Health CMS-0057-F prior authorization requirements

  • Carolina Complete Health · Effective December 31, 2025

    Prior authorization required

    Carolina Complete Health CMS-0057-F prior authorization requirements

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Does Ambetter require prior authorization for L1653?

Ambetter lists L1653 on Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health CMS-0057-F prior authorization requirements for exchange plans (list dated December 31, 2025). Verify with the payer before scheduling.

Does AmeriHealth Caritas require prior authorization for L1653?

AmeriHealth Caritas lists L1653 on AmeriHealth Caritas Louisiana prior authorization service list for medicaid managed plans. Verify with the payer before scheduling.

Does Arizona Complete Health require prior authorization for L1653?

Arizona Complete Health lists L1653 on Arizona Complete Health CMS-0057-F prior authorization requirements for medicaid managed plans (list dated December 31, 2025). Verify with the payer before scheduling.

Does BCBS Michigan require prior authorization for L1653?

BCBS Michigan lists L1653 on BCBSM and BCN procedure codes for which providers must request prior authorization (commercial lines) for commercial plans, with conditions (list dated October 13, 2026). Verify with the payer before scheduling.

Does Carolina Complete Health require prior authorization for L1653?

Carolina Complete Health lists L1653 on Carolina Complete Health CMS-0057-F prior authorization requirements for medicaid managed plans (list dated December 31, 2025). Verify with the payer before scheduling.

What insurance policy changes affect HCPCS L1653?

There are 1 tracked policy change affecting HCPCS L1653, including updates from Medicare/CMS - Transmittals. Each change may modify coverage criteria, reimbursement rates, or prior-authorization requirements.

Which payers have updated policy for HCPCS L1653?

Payers that have issued tracked updates for HCPCS L1653 include: Medicare/CMS - Transmittals.

How do I get notified when HCPCS L1653 policy changes?

Create a free account at PolicyChanges.app and save a search filtered to HCPCS L1653. You will get an email when new policy changes reference this code: daily or weekly, your choice, on every plan.

Why do payers change policies for HCPCS L1653?

Payers revise policies for individual billing codes to align with updated clinical guidelines, CMS rule changes, fraud and abuse prevention measures, or network cost-management goals. Changes can affect medical necessity criteria, place-of-service restrictions, bundling rules, or whether a code requires prior authorization.

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