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Orthotics - MEDICAID - KENTUCKY (Revised)

Humana·KY · Orthopedics, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy +4 more·Medicaid
Effective date
Oct 14, 2026
We identified it
Oct 8, 2026
Days to comply
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Summary

Humana Kentucky Medicaid has revised its Orthotics coverage policy, effective 2026-10-14. The policy establishes medical necessity criteria, prior authorization requirements, and specific HCPCS codes for coverage of braces, splints, casts, and other orthotic devices across lower extremity, foot, spine, and upper extremity categories. Billing teams must verify prior authorization is obtained before claims submission and ensure documentation supports medical necessity for each orthotic type.

Action Required

Action needed
Effective 2026-10-14: Billing and authorization teams must implement prior authorization requirements for all orthotics covered under this policy before processing claims. Specific actions: (1) Update billing system to flag all HCPCS codes L2108, L4631, L1680, L1685, L1690, L1836, L2126, L2128, L2136, L1700, L1710, L1720, L1730, L1755, L2525, L2627, L2628, L3050, L3060, L3202, L3203, L3204, L3649, L0700, L0710, L1200, L1310, L0999, L1499, L3710, L3740, L3761, and L3971 as requiring prior authorization before claim submission; (2) Require providers and clinical staff to submit detailed medical necessity documentation with clinical justification specific to each orthotic type (e.g., goniometer measurements for static AFO contracture treatment, fracture type for tibial fractures, indication documentation for knee immobilization); (3) Ensure prior authorization approval is obtained and documented in the member record before billing; (4) Train billing staff on source-specific medical necessity criteria for each code to prevent claim denials; (5) Review member's individual coverage document to confirm applicability, as policies may be modified by specific plan terms. Failure to obtain prior authorization will result in claim denials. Affected payer: Humana Medicaid Kentucky.

Affected Billing Codes

L2108
L4631
L1680
L1685
L1690
L1836
L2126
L2128
L2136
L1700
L1710
L1720
L1730
L1755
L2525
L2627
L2628
L3050
L3060
L3202
L3203
L3204
L3649
L0700
L0710
L1200
L1310
L0999
L1499
L3710
L3740
L3761
L3971