L0976 Lso full corset

Lso, full corset

Medically Unlikely Edits (effective October 1, 2026)

Medicare pricing for L0976

DMEPOS fee schedule, July 2026 (DME26-C)

Payer policies and prior authorization for L0976

1 of 1 payer prior-auth lists that name L0976 require prior authorization or set conditions: Humana.

PayerPlanStatePrior authConditionsSinceSource
HumanaHumana Healthy HorizonsSCprior auth requiredJan 1, 2027Humana Healthy Horizons in South Carolina Prior authorization and Notification List The following list describes services and medications that are commonly reviewed and may require additional clinical

Payer coverage policies that name L0976

L0976 appears in 4 coverage policies from Aetna, Anthem, Cigna.

PayerPolicyRole in policyReviewedDocument
AetnaBack Pain - Invasive Procedures (0016)listed, no stance (range L0112-L0999)Oct 6, 2026payer document
AetnaOrthopedic Casts, Braces and Splints (0009)covered if criteria are met (range L0970-L0999)Jan 20, 2026payer document
AnthemSpinal Orthoses: Thoracic-Lumbar-Sacral (TLSO), Lumbar-Sacral (LSO), and Lumbar (CG-OR-PR-06)covered if criteria are met (range L0970-L0982)Feb 19, 2026payer document
CignaOrthotic Devices and Shoes (0543)covered if criteria are metSep 15, 2026payer document

Medicaid fee-for-service

Prior authorization required or conditional in LA, MA, MS, NY, OH, VA, WA, WV.

  • AZ: $174.25 (dme), effective Oct 1, 2026
  • CO: $159.99 (chp_plus, non-facility), effective Jul 1, 2026
  • FL: $120.73 (dme), effective Jul 1, 2026
  • IL: $106.84 (dme), effective Jan 1, 2026
  • IN: $153.12 (professional, Advanced Practice Nurse (85%), non-facility), effective Jan 1, 2026
  • KS: $163.78 (default), effective Jul 1, 2026
  • KY: $153.07 (dme), effective Jan 1, 2026
  • LA: $117.40 (dme), effective Jul 1, 2012
  • MA: $150.29 (orthotics_prosthetics_rates), effective Apr 1, 2024
  • MD: $156.19 (dme), effective Apr 1, 2026
  • MS: $195.99 (comprehensive), effective Jul 1, 2026
  • ND: $0.00 (dme), effective Aug 1, 2026
  • NE: $175.77 (dme), effective Jul 1, 2026
  • NY: $78.78 (dme), effective Jul 1, 2026
  • OH: $95.52 (dme), effective Jan 1, 2010
  • OK: $151.38 (dme), effective Jan 1, 2026
  • TX: $124.91 (dmepos_tos_9_e_j_l_and_r, Hospital - Long Term, Limited, Or Specialized Ca, facility), effective Apr 1, 1992
  • VA: $165.38 (dme), effective Dec 1, 2026
  • VT: $164.64 (outpatient_hospital_opps), effective Feb 1, 2026
  • WA: $169.07 (prosthetics_orthotics), effective Jul 1, 2026
  • WY: $143.54 (professional), effective Jan 1, 2021

From payers' published prior-auth lists, coverage policies and state Medicaid fee schedules, updated Oct 16, 2026. The role is what the policy's own code table or text says about the code. Not a guarantee of coverage or payment; verify with the payer. CPT® is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association.