MedicaidPrior AuthMedium impact
Gait Trainers and Accessories
Missouri Medicaid (MO HealthNet)·MO · Pediatrics, PM&R (Physical Medicine & Rehab), Physical Therapy +1 more·Provider Notice
Effective date
Jan 25, 2024
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
When requesting prior authorization for gait trainers, billing teams must stop using HCPCS code E1399 and instead use the specific pediatric gait trainer codes E8000, E8001, or E8002 based on the support type (posterior, upright, or anterior).
Action Required
Immediately: Billing team must stop using HCPCS code E1399 for gait trainer prior authorization requests. Update billing system and prior authorization workflows to use E8000 (posterior support), E8001 (upright support), or E8002 (anterior support) based on the specific pediatric gait trainer type. Train staff on proper code selection to avoid prior authorization delays.