MedicaidBilling CodesMedium impact
Procedure Code Change
Illinois Medicaid - HFS·IL · Podiatry·Provider Notice
Effective date
Oct 16, 2004
We identified it
Jun 21, 2026
Summary
Effective October 16, 2004, obsolete procedure code L3218 will be closed for podiatrist reimbursement and replaced with L3260 (surgical boot/shoe). The new code requires prior approval and has a maximum reimbursement rate of $64.39.
Action Required
By October 16, 2004: Billing team must stop using code L3218 and switch to L3260 for surgical boot/shoe billing. Update billing system to require prior authorization for L3260. Contact Bureau of Comprehensive Health Services at 217-782-5565 for questions about prior approval process.