L3485 Shoe heel pad removable forHeel, pad, removable for spur
3 of 3 payer prior-auth lists that name L3485 require prior authorization or set conditions: Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan, Neighborhood Health Partnership, Rocky Mountain Health Plans.
| 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 | |
| Neighborhood Health Partnership | Neighborhood Health Partnership | FL | prior auth under conditions | Prior authorization required only for orthotics codes listed with a retail purchase or cumulative rental cost of more than $1,000. | Sep 1, 2026 | Prior authorization requirements for Neighborhood Health Partnership Effective September 1, 2026 |
| Rocky Mountain Health Plans | Rocky Mountain Medicare Advantage D-SNP | CO | prior auth required | Feb 1, 2025 | Rocky Mountain Health Plans Medicare Advantage Dual-Special Needs Plans – prior authorization Effective February 1, 2025 |
L3485 appears in 4 coverage policies from Aetna, Anthem.
| Payer | Policy | Role in policy | Reviewed | Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aetna | Foot Orthotics (0451) | covered if criteria are met (range L3300-L3485) | Jul 16, 2026 | payer document |
| Aetna | Pedobarography (0294) | listed, no stance (range L3000-L3649) | Apr 17, 2026 | payer document |
| Aetna | Plantar Fasciitis Treatments (0235) | listed, no stance (range L3300-L3649) | Apr 27, 2026 | payer document |
| Anthem | Orthopedic Footwear (CG-DME-20) | covered if criteria are met (range L3430-L3485) | May 14, 2026 | payer document |
Prior authorization required or conditional in CO, LA, MA, MD, MS, NY, OH, VA.
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.