What insurance policy changes affect HCPCS L8044?

There are 7 tracked policy changes affecting HCPCS L8044, including updates from Humana. Each change may modify coverage criteria, reimbursement rates, or prior-authorization requirements.

Which payers have updated policy for HCPCS L8044?

Payers that have issued tracked updates for HCPCS L8044 include: Humana.

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Why do payers change policies for HCPCS L8044?

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.

L8044 Insurance Policy Changes

HCPCS L8044 is officially defined as "Hemi-facial prosthesis, provided by a non-physician." HCPCS L8044 is referenced in 7 tracked payer policy changes from Humana. For billers and coders, staying current on payer-specific coverage criteria, reimbursement rules, and prior-authorization requirements for HCPCS L8044 is critical to clean claim submission. Each entry below links to the full policy analysis with effective dates and action steps.

Medium impact
Prosthetics - MEDICAID - INDIANA (New)
Humana·Effective May 13, 2026
Humana has released a new comprehensive Medicaid policy for prosthetics coverage in Indiana, establishing detailed criteria for various prosthetic devices including upper/lower limb prostheses, facial prostheses, and specialized devices like osseointegrated prostheses. This policy defines coverage determination criteria and includes specific billing codes for prosthetic services.
Medium impact
Prosthetics - MEDICAID - FLORIDA (New)
Humana·Effective Feb 20, 2026
This is a new comprehensive prosthetics coverage policy for Florida Medicaid that establishes coverage criteria for various prosthetic devices including upper/lower limb prostheses, facial prosthetics, artificial corneas, and specialized devices like OPRA systems. The policy defines specific eligibility requirements and covered codes for each type of prosthetic device.
Medium impact
Prosthetics - MEDICAID - VIRGINIA (Revised)
Humana·Effective Feb 11, 2026
This is a comprehensive revised policy for prosthetics coverage under Virginia Medicaid, covering various prosthetic devices including upper limb prostheses, lower limb prostheses, facial prostheses, and artificial corneas. The policy establishes detailed coverage criteria and introduces new coverage for osseointegrated prostheses for rehabilitation of amputees (OPRA).
Medium impact
Prosthetics - MEDICAID - SOUTH CAROLINA (Revised)
Humana·Effective Feb 11, 2026
Humana has issued a comprehensive revised policy for prosthetics coverage under South Carolina Medicaid, effective February 11, 2026. This policy establishes detailed coverage criteria for various prosthetic devices including upper and lower limb prostheses, osseointegrated devices, artificial corneas, and facial prostheses with specific eligibility requirements and contraindications.
Medium impact
Prosthetics - MEDICAID - MICHIGAN (Revised)
Humana·Effective Feb 11, 2026
This is a revised Medicaid prosthetics policy for Michigan that establishes comprehensive coverage criteria for various prosthetic devices including upper/lower limb prostheses, eye prostheses, and specialized devices like osseointegrated prostheses. The policy provides detailed eligibility requirements and introduces coverage for newer technologies like enhanced dexterity prosthetic arms and multiarticulating myoelectric hands.
Medium impact
Prosthetics - MEDICAID - OKLAHOMA (Revised)
Humana·Effective Jan 7, 2026
This is a comprehensive revision of Humana's Oklahoma Medicaid prosthetics coverage policy, establishing detailed coverage criteria for various prosthetic devices including upper/lower limb prostheses, eye/ear prostheses, and specialized devices like osseointegrated implants. The policy includes specific eligibility requirements and covered HCPCS codes for prosthetic services.
Medium impact
Prosthetics - MEDICAID - KENTUCKY (New)
Humana·Effective Oct 7, 2025
New Humana Medicaid policy for Kentucky establishes comprehensive coverage criteria for prosthetic devices including limbs, eyes, ears, and specialized systems. The policy defines covered prosthetics, specific eligibility requirements, and billing codes for various prosthetic components and services.

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Prosthetics - MEDICAID - INDIANA (New)

Prosthetics - MEDICAID - FLORIDA (New)

Prosthetics - MEDICAID - VIRGINIA (Revised)

Prosthetics - MEDICAID - SOUTH CAROLINA (Revised)

Prosthetics - MEDICAID - MICHIGAN (Revised)

Prosthetics - MEDICAID - OKLAHOMA (Revised)

Prosthetics - MEDICAID - KENTUCKY (New)