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Orthotics - MEDICAID - VIRGINIA (Revised)

Humana·VA · Orthopedics, Physical Therapy, Pediatrics +1 more·Medicaid
Effective date
Oct 14, 2026
We identified it
Oct 7, 2026
Days to comply
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Summary

Humana revised its Virginia Medicaid orthotics coverage policy, effective 2026-10-14. The policy specifies covered orthotic types (braces, splints, casts, exoskeletons) with detailed HCPCS codes and medical necessity criteria for lower extremity, spine, and specialized orthotics. Billing teams must ensure claims for orthotics include proper clinical documentation and align with the specified coverage instructions for each orthotic type.

Action Required

Action needed
Effective 2026-10-14: Billing team must update claim submission processes to align with Humana Virginia Medicaid orthotics policy (HUM-VA-2177-001). For each affected HCPCS code (L2106, L2108, L4631, L1640, L1680, L1681, L1685, L1686, L1690, L2060, L2126, L2128, L2132, L2134, L2136, L1700, L1710, L1720, L1730, L1755, L2525, L2526, L2627, L2628, L0810, L0820, L0830, L0859, L0700, L0710, L1000, L0624, L1200, L1230, L1300, L1310, L0999), ensure submitted claims include the specific clinical documentation required by coverage instructions. For example: AFO claims (L2106, L2108) must document tibial fracture with support need beyond ankle; L4631 static AFO requires goniometer-measured passive range of motion and stretching program documentation; hip orthosis codes (L1640-L1690) require diagnosis-specific clinical notes (hip dysplasia, trauma, cerebral palsy). Update billing software templates and prior authorization worksheets to capture and require these documentation elements before claim submission. Establish verification process with providers to confirm clinical documentation completeness, as claims lacking required detail may be denied. Train front-desk and billing staff on the specific medical necessity criteria for each code to prevent submission errors.

Affected Billing Codes

L2106
L2108
L4631
L1640
L1680
L1681
L1685
L1686
L1690
L2060
L2126
L2128
L2132
L2134
L2136
L1700
L1710
L1720
L1730
L1755
L2525
L2526
L2627
L2628
L0810
L0820
L0830
L0859
L0700
L0710
L1000
L0624
L1200
L1230
L1300
L1310
L0999