L4130 Replace pretibial shell

Replace pretibial shell

Medically Unlikely Edits (effective October 1, 2026)

Medicare pricing for L4130

DMEPOS fee schedule, July 2026 (DME26-C)

Payer policies and prior authorization for L4130

6 of 6 payer prior-auth lists that name L4130 require prior authorization or set conditions: Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan, Humana, Medicare, Rocky Mountain Health Plans.

PayerPlanStatePrior authConditionsSinceSource
Blue Shield of California Promise Health PlanPromise Health Plan Medi-CalCAprior auth requiredSep 1, 2026Medi-Cal Prior Authorization List
MedicareDMEPOS Master List (items potentially subject to PA)Allprior auth under conditionsOn the Master List; PA only if CMS selects it for the Required ListJul 30, 2026Master List of DMEPOS Items Potentially Subject to Face-to-Face Encounter and Written Order Prior to Delivery and/or Prior Authorization Requirements
HumanaHumana Healthy HorizonsKYprior auth requiredJan 1, 2027please visit Humana Healthy Horizons in Kentucky Clinical coverage policies.
HumanaHumana Healthy HorizonsSCprior auth requiredJan 1, 2027Humana Healthy Horizons in South Carolina Prior authorization and Notification List The following list describes services and medications that are commonly reviewed and may require additional clinical
HumanaHumana Healthy HorizonsVAprior auth requiredJan 1, 2027Humana Healthy Horizons in Virginia Prior Authorization and Notification List (PAL)
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 L4130

L4130 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 L3650-L4398)Jan 20, 2026payer document
AnthemAnkle-Foot and Knee-Ankle-Foot Orthoses (CG-OR-PR-13)
Replacements/repairs
covered if criteria are met (range L4002-L4130)Aug 13, 2026payer document
CignaOrthotic Devices and Shoes (0543)covered if criteria are metSep 15, 2026payer document

Recent prior-auth changes

  • Jan 1, 2027: PA added, Humana

Medicaid fee-for-service

Prior authorization required or conditional in LA, MA, MS, NE, NY, OH, VA, WV.

  • AZ: $707.62 (dme), effective Oct 1, 2026
  • CO: $449.62 (chp_plus, non-facility), effective Jul 1, 2026
  • FL: $311.20 (dme), effective Jul 1, 2026
  • IL: $447.35 (dme), effective Jan 1, 2026
  • IN: $490.88 (professional, Advanced Practice Nurse (85%), non-facility), effective Jan 1, 2026
  • KS: $502.80 (default), effective Jul 1, 2026
  • KY: $419.07 (dme), effective Jan 1, 2026
  • LA: $360.71 (dme), effective Jul 1, 2012
  • MA: $500.08 (orthotics_prosthetics_rates), effective Apr 1, 2024
  • MD: $493.51 (dme), effective Apr 1, 2026
  • MS: $536.54 (comprehensive), effective Jul 1, 2026
  • NE: $539.66 (dme), effective Jul 1, 2026
  • NY: $189.88 (dme), effective Jul 1, 2026
  • OH: $306.22 (dme), effective Jan 1, 2010
  • OK: $465.13 (dme), effective Jan 1, 2026
  • TX: $348.06 (dmepos_tos_9_e_j_l_and_r, Hospital - Long Term, Limited, Or Specialized Ca, facility), effective Oct 1, 2016
  • VA: $522.54 (dme), effective Dec 1, 2026
  • VT: $477.89 (outpatient_hospital_opps), effective Feb 1, 2026
  • WA: $571.32 (prosthetics_orthotics), effective Jul 1, 2026
  • WY: $418.47 (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.