L2850 Femoral lgth sock fx or equaAddition to lower extremity orthosis, femoral length sock, fracture or equal, each
3 of 3 payer prior-auth lists that name L2850 require prior authorization or set conditions: Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan, UnitedHealthcare.
| 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 | |
| UnitedHealthcare | UnitedHealthcare Complete (Individual & Family plans) | All | prior auth required | Sep 1, 2026 | Prior authorization requirements for UnitedHealthcare Complete Effective September 1, 2026 | |
| UnitedHealthcare | UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange plans | All | prior auth required | Oct 1, 2026 | Prior authorization requirements for UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange plans Effective October 1, 2026 |
L2850 appears in 4 coverage policies from Aetna, 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 | Knee Braces (1094) | covered if criteria are met | Jan 20, 2026 | payer document |
| Aetna | Orthopedic Casts, Braces and Splints (0009) | listed, no stance (range L1600-L2999) | Jan 20, 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, 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.