L3255 Orth foot non-standard size/

Non-standard size or length

Medically Unlikely Edits (effective October 1, 2026)

Payer policies and prior authorization for L3255

3 of 3 payer prior-auth lists that name L3255 require prior authorization or set conditions: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona (AZ Blue), Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan, Rocky Mountain Health Plans.

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
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

Payer coverage policies that name L3255

L3255 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

Medicaid fee-for-service

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

  • CO: $20.81 (health_first_colorado), effective Jul 1, 2026
  • FL: $3.38 (dme), effective Jul 1, 2026
  • KY: $42.59 (dme), effective Jan 1, 2026
  • LA: $57.39 (dme), effective Jul 1, 2012
  • NE: $24.52 (dme), effective Jul 1, 2026
  • NY: $3.33 (dme), effective Jul 1, 2026
  • TX: $0.00 (dmepos_tos_9_e_j_l_and_r, Medical Supplier (Dme), non-facility), effective Apr 1, 1990
  • VT: $10.19 (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.