L1971 Ankl foot ortho, customi fitAnkle foot orthosis, plastic or other material with ankle joint, with or without dorsiflexion assist, prefabricated, item that has been trimmed, bent, molded, assembled, or otherwise customized to fit a specific patient by an individual with expertise
1 of 1 payer prior-auth lists that name L1971 require prior authorization or set conditions: Medicare.
| Payer | Plan | State | Prior auth | Conditions | Since | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medicare | DMEPOS Probationary Prior Authorization (new suppliers) | All | prior auth under conditions | Newly enrolled or changed-ownership suppliers in their probationary year | Oct 15, 2026 | DMEPOS Probationary Prior Authorization List |
L1971 appears in 5 coverage policies from Aetna, Anthem, Cigna.
| Payer | Policy | Role in policy | Reviewed | Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aetna | Ankle Orthoses, Ankle-Foot Orthoses (AFOs), and Knee-Ankle-Foot Orthoses (KAFOs) (0565) | covered if criteria are met | Aug 26, 2026 | payer document |
| Aetna | Orthopedic Casts, Braces and Splints (0009) | listed, no stance (range L1900-L1990) | Jan 20, 2026 | payer document |
| Aetna | Orthopedic Casts, Braces and Splints (0009) | listed, no stance (range L1600-L2999) | Jan 20, 2026 | payer document |
| Aetna | Pedobarography (0294) | listed, no stance (range L1900-L1990) | Apr 17, 2026 | payer document |
| Anthem | Ankle-Foot and Knee-Ankle-Foot Orthoses (CG-OR-PR-13) Orthoses | covered if criteria are met (range L1900-L1990) | Aug 13, 2026 | payer document |
| Cigna | Orthotic Devices and Shoes (0543) | covered if criteria are met | Sep 15, 2026 | payer document |
Prior authorization required or conditional in LA, MA, MS, NY, OH, VA, WV.
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.