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L7170 Insurance Policy Changes

HCPCS L7170 is officially defined as "Electronic elbow, hosmer or equal, switch controlled." No tracked policy changes reference HCPCS L7170 yet. New payer updates are added daily, so check back soon or create a free alert to be notified the moment a change affects this code.

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REFERENCE DATA

Payers with rules13
Payers requiring prior auth13
  • BCBS Michigan · Effective October 13, 2026

    Prior authorization required in some cases

    BCBSM and BCN procedure codes for which providers must request prior authorization (commercial lines)

  • BCBS Arizona · Effective October 1, 2026

    Prior authorization required

    AZ Blue Standard Prior Authorization Requirements Code List (Updated 10/01/2026)

  • Colorado Medicaid · Effective July 1, 2026

    Prior authorization required

    Colorado Health First Colorado Fee Schedule (Prior Authorization Needed column)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Does Ambetter require prior authorization for L7170?

Ambetter lists L7170 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 L7170?

AmeriHealth Caritas lists L7170 on AmeriHealth Caritas Louisiana prior authorization service list for medicaid managed plans. Verify with the payer before scheduling.

Does Anthem BCBS require prior authorization for L7170?

Anthem BCBS lists L7170 on List of items and services that require prior authorization (Medicare) for medicare advantage plans (list dated February 11, 2026). Verify with the payer before scheduling.

Does Arizona Complete Health require prior authorization for L7170?

Arizona Complete Health lists L7170 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 Arizona require prior authorization for L7170?

BCBS Arizona lists L7170 on AZ Blue Standard Prior Authorization Requirements Code List (Updated 10/01/2026) for commercial plans (list dated October 1, 2026). Verify with the payer before scheduling.

What insurance policy changes affect HCPCS L7170?

No policy changes affecting HCPCS L7170 have been tracked yet. Check back as coverage expands.

Which payers have updated policy for HCPCS L7170?

No payer-specific updates have been tracked for HCPCS L7170 yet.

How do I get notified when HCPCS L7170 policy changes?

Create a free account at PolicyChanges.app and save a search filtered to HCPCS L7170. 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 L7170?

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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