L2755 Carbon graphite lamination

Addition to lower extremity orthosis, high strength, lightweight material, all hybrid lamination/prepreg composite, per segment, for custom fabricated orthosis only

Medically Unlikely Edits (effective October 1, 2026)

Medicare pricing for L2755

DMEPOS fee schedule, July 2026 (DME26-C)

Payer policies and prior authorization for L2755

4 of 4 payer prior-auth lists that name L2755 require prior authorization or set conditions: Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan, UnitedHealthcare, UnitedHealthcare Community Plan.

PayerPlanStatePrior authConditionsSinceSource
Blue Shield of California Promise Health PlanPromise Health Plan Medi-CalCAprior auth requiredSep 1, 2026Medi-Cal Prior Authorization List
UnitedHealthcareUnitedHealthcare Complete (Individual & Family plans)Allprior auth requiredSep 1, 2026Prior authorization requirements for UnitedHealthcare Complete Effective September 1, 2026
UnitedHealthcareUnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange plansAllprior auth requiredOct 1, 2026Prior authorization requirements for UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange plans Effective October 1, 2026
UnitedHealthcare Community PlanUnitedHealthcare Community Plan of KentuckyKYprior auth requiredJul 1, 2026Prior authorization requirements for UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Kentucky Effective July 1, 2026

Payer coverage policies that name L2755

L2755 appears in 7 coverage policies from Aetna, Anthem, Blue Shield of California, Cigna, Premera Blue Cross.

PayerPolicyRole in policyReviewedDocument
AetnaAnkle Orthoses, Ankle-Foot Orthoses (AFOs), and Knee-Ankle-Foot Orthoses (KAFOs) (0565)covered if criteria are metAug 26, 2026payer document
AetnaKnee Braces (1094)covered if criteria are metJan 20, 2026payer document
AetnaKnee Braces (1094)listed, no stanceJan 20, 2026payer document
AetnaOrthopedic Casts, Braces and Splints (0009)listed, no stance (range L1600-L2999)Jan 20, 2026payer document
AnthemAnkle-Foot and Knee-Ankle-Foot Orthoses (CG-OR-PR-13)covered if criteria are met (range L2570-L2830)Aug 13, 2026payer document
Blue Shield of CaliforniaBSC1.05 | Knee Braces (Custom)listed, no stancepayer document
CignaOrthotic Devices and Shoes (0543)covered if criteria are metSep 15, 2026payer document
Premera Blue CrossCustom-made Knee Orthoses (Braces), Ankle-Foot-Orthoses, and Knee-Ankle-Foot-Orthoses (1.03.501)listed, no stanceFeb 9, 2026payer document

Recent prior-auth changes

  • May 1, 2026: conditions changed, UnitedHealthcare
  • Apr 1, 2026: conditions changed, UnitedHealthcare
  • Apr 1, 2026: PA removed, UnitedHealthcare Community Plan

Medicaid fee-for-service

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

  • AZ: $131.33 (dme), effective Oct 1, 2026
  • CO: $111.38 (chp_plus, non-facility), effective Jul 1, 2026
  • FL: $83.16 (dme), effective Jul 1, 2026
  • IL: $140.85 (dme), effective Jan 1, 2026
  • IN: $133.82 (professional, Advanced Practice Nurse (85%), non-facility), effective Jan 1, 2026
  • KS: $127.82 (default), effective Jul 1, 2026
  • KY: $100.89 (dme), effective Jan 1, 2026
  • LA: $87.65 (dme), effective Jul 1, 2012
  • MA: $137.44 (orthotics_prosthetics_rates), effective Apr 1, 2024
  • MD: $133.20 (dme), effective Apr 1, 2026
  • MS: $129.19 (comprehensive), effective Jul 1, 2026
  • ND: $186.22 (dme), effective Aug 1, 2026
  • NE: $137.20 (dme), effective Jul 1, 2026
  • NY: $60.60 (dme), effective Jul 1, 2026
  • OH: $83.49 (dme), effective Jan 1, 2010
  • OK: $113.04 (dme), effective Jan 1, 2026
  • TX: $96.94 (dmepos_tos_9_e_j_l_and_r, Medical Supplier (Dme), non-facility), effective Feb 1, 1997
  • VA: $141.03 (dme), effective Dec 1, 2026
  • VT: $131.34 (outpatient_hospital_opps), effective Feb 1, 2026
  • WA: $117.81 (prosthetics_orthotics), effective Jul 1, 2026
  • WY: $99.94 (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.