L2768 Ortho sidebar disconnect

Orthotic side bar disconnect device, per bar

Medically Unlikely Edits (effective October 1, 2026)

Medicare pricing for L2768

DMEPOS fee schedule, July 2026 (DME26-C)

Payer policies and prior authorization for L2768

1 of 1 payer prior-auth lists that name L2768 require prior authorization or set conditions: Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan.

PayerPlanStatePrior authConditionsSinceSource
Blue Shield of California Promise Health PlanPromise Health Plan Medi-CalCAprior auth requiredSep 1, 2026Medi-Cal Prior Authorization List

Payer coverage policies that name L2768

L2768 appears in 4 coverage policies from Aetna, Anthem, Cigna.

PayerPolicyRole in policyReviewedDocument
AetnaAnkle Orthoses, Ankle-Foot Orthoses (AFOs), and Knee-Ankle-Foot Orthoses (KAFOs) (0565)covered if criteria are metAug 26, 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
CignaOrthotic Devices and Shoes (0543)covered if criteria are metSep 15, 2026payer document

Medicaid fee-for-service

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

  • AZ: $145.46 (dme), effective Oct 1, 2026
  • CO: $123.31 (chp_plus, non-facility), effective Jul 1, 2026
  • FL: $16.10 (dme), effective Jul 1, 2026
  • IL: $136.66 (dme), effective Jan 1, 2026
  • IN: $133.42 (professional, Advanced Practice Nurse (85%), non-facility), effective Jan 1, 2026
  • KS: $127.49 (default), effective Jul 1, 2026
  • KY: $110.02 (dme), effective Jan 1, 2026
  • LA: $102.68 (dme), effective Jul 1, 2012
  • MA: $137.07 (orthotics_prosthetics_rates), effective Apr 1, 2024
  • MD: $132.82 (dme), effective Apr 1, 2026
  • MS: $128.80 (comprehensive), effective Jul 1, 2026
  • ND: $184.63 (dme), effective Aug 1, 2026
  • NE: $136.84 (dme), effective Jul 1, 2026
  • NY: $93.06 (dme), effective Jul 1, 2026
  • OH: $100.06 (dme), effective Jul 16, 2018
  • OK: $112.66 (dme), effective Jan 1, 2026
  • TX: $118.60 (dmepos_tos_9_e_j_l_and_r, Hospital - Long Term, Limited, Or Specialized Ca, facility), effective Jul 1, 2010
  • VA: $140.63 (dme), effective Dec 1, 2026
  • VT: $130.99 (outpatient_hospital_opps), effective Feb 1, 2026
  • WA: $117.45 (prosthetics_orthotics), effective Jul 1, 2026
  • WY: $99.67 (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.