L3251 Shoe molded to pt silicone s

Foot, shoe molded to patient model, silicone shoe, each

Medically Unlikely Edits (effective October 1, 2026)

Payer policies and prior authorization for L3251

6 of 6 payer prior-auth lists that name L3251 require prior authorization or set conditions: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona (AZ Blue), Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan, Neighborhood Health Partnership, Rocky Mountain Health Plans, UnitedHealthcare Community Plan.

PayerPlanStatePrior authConditionsSinceSource
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona (AZ Blue)State of Arizona employee group (SYD, S3Z)AZprior auth requiredSep 1, 2026State of Arizona Group Prior Authorization Requirements Code List (09/01/2026)
Blue Shield of California Promise Health PlanPromise Health Plan Medi-CalCAprior auth requiredSep 1, 2026Medi-Cal Prior Authorization List
Neighborhood Health PartnershipNeighborhood Health PartnershipFLprior auth under conditionsPrior authorization required only for orthotics codes listed with a retail purchase or cumulative rental cost of more than $1,000.Sep 1, 2026Prior authorization requirements for Neighborhood Health Partnership Effective September 1, 2026
Rocky Mountain Health PlansRocky Mountain Medicare Advantage D-SNPCOprior auth requiredFeb 1, 2025Rocky Mountain Health Plans Medicare Advantage Dual-Special Needs Plans – prior authorization Effective February 1, 2025
UnitedHealthcare Community PlanIndiana Hoosier Care ConnectINprior auth under conditionsPrior authorization required only for orthotics and prosthetic codes listed with a retail purchase or cumulative rental cost of more than $500.Oct 1, 2026Prior authorization requirements for Indiana Hoosier Care Connect Effective October 1, 2026
UnitedHealthcare Community PlanIndiana PathWays for Aging (MLTSS)INprior auth under conditionsPrior authorization required only for orthotics and prosthetic codes listed with a retail purchase or cumulative rental cost of more than $500.Oct 1, 2026Prior authorization requirements for Indiana MLTSS Pathways Effective October 1, 2026

Payer coverage policies that name L3251

L3251 appears in 5 coverage policies from Aetna, Anthem.

PayerPolicyRole in policyReviewedDocument
AetnaBunionectomy (0629)listed, no stance (range L3201-L3265)Sep 11, 2026payer document
AetnaFoot Orthotics (0451)covered if criteria are met (range L3201-L3265)Jul 16, 2026payer document
AetnaPedobarography (0294)listed, no stance (range L3000-L3649)Apr 17, 2026payer document
AetnaPlantar Fasciitis Treatments (0235)listed, no stance (range L3000-L3265)Apr 27, 2026payer document
AnthemOrthopedic Footwear (CG-DME-20)covered if criteria are metMay 14, 2026payer document

Recent prior-auth changes

  • Oct 1, 2026: PA removed, Oxford Health Plans
  • Oct 1, 2026: PA removed, Surest
  • Oct 1, 2026: PA removed, UnitedHealthcare
  • Oct 1, 2026: PA removed, UnitedHealthcare
  • Oct 1, 2026: PA removed, UnitedHealthcare
  • Oct 1, 2026: PA removed, UnitedHealthcare
  • Apr 1, 2026: conditions changed, Surest

Medicaid fee-for-service

Prior authorization required or conditional in CO, IN, KY, LA, MA, MD, MS, ND, OH, VA, WV.

  • CO: $245.88 (chp_plus, non-facility), effective Jul 1, 2026
  • FL: $229.02 (dme), effective Jul 1, 2026
  • KS: $50.00 (default), effective Sep 1, 2006
  • KY: $280.14 (dme), effective Jan 1, 2026
  • LA: $158.91 (dme), effective Jul 1, 2012
  • MS: $261.18 (comprehensive), effective Jul 1, 2026
  • ND: $0.00 (dme), effective Aug 1, 2026
  • NE: $173.53 (dme), effective Jul 1, 2026
  • OH: $160.19 (dme), effective Jan 1, 2010
  • OK: $280.64 (dme), effective Aug 1, 2020
  • TX: $0.00 (dmepos_tos_9_e_j_l_and_r, Hospital - Long Term, Limited, Or Specialized Ca, facility), effective Apr 1, 1990
  • VA: $168.00 (dme), effective Dec 1, 2026
  • VT: $232.38 (outpatient_hospital_opps), effective Feb 1, 2026

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.