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MA05.012c, Orthopedic Footwear
Independence Blue Cross·NJ · Orthopedics, Podiatry, Physical Therapy +1 more·Medical Policy
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Jun 19, 2026
Summary
Independence Blue Cross reissued MA05.012c on 03/04/2026 to reaffirm its continuing position on orthopedic footwear coverage for New Jersey Medicare Advantage members. The policy maintains existing coverage criteria for prosthetic shoes (L3250) and footwear integral to covered leg braces, while explicitly excluding matching shoes, separately billed shoes, shoes over prostheses, pressure off-loading devices (A9283), and specific orthopedic shoe codes (L3215-L3222). No substantive changes to coverage rules were made; this is a routine annual reissue.
Action Required
No immediate action required. This is a routine reissue with no substantive coverage changes. Billing team should file the updated policy (03/04/2026 version) in their policy reference library and ensure current denials for non-covered codes (A9283, L3215-L3222) and separately billed shoes remain in force. Verify that claims for prosthetic shoes (L3250) and brace-integral footwear (L1900, L1920, L1980-L2030, L2050, L2060, L2080, L2090, L3224-L3225, L3649) with proper medical necessity documentation continue to be processed without denial.