L2280 Molded inner bootAddition to lower extremity, molded inner boot
3 of 3 payer prior-auth lists that name L2280 require prior authorization or set conditions: Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare Community Plan.
| Payer | Plan | State | Prior auth | Conditions | Since | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan | Promise Health Plan Medi-Cal | CA | prior auth required | Sep 1, 2026 | Medi-Cal Prior Authorization List | |
| Medicare | DMEPOS Master List (items potentially subject to PA) | All | prior auth under conditions | On the Master List; PA only if CMS selects it for the Required List | Jul 30, 2026 | Master List of DMEPOS Items Potentially Subject to Face-to-Face Encounter and Written Order Prior to Delivery and/or Prior Authorization Requirements |
| UnitedHealthcare Community Plan | Texas STAR+PLUS | TX | prior auth required | Jan 1, 2019 | Prior authorization requirements for STAR+Plus Effective September 1, 2026 This list contains prior authorization requirements for participating UnitedHealthcare Community Plan STAR+PLUS health care p |
L2280 appears in 4 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 L1600-L2999) | Jan 20, 2026 | payer document |
| Anthem | Ankle-Foot and Knee-Ankle-Foot Orthoses (CG-OR-PR-13) | covered if criteria are met (range L2200-L2397) | 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 IL, KY, 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.