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Prior Authorization Requirements Guide

Attention: All ProvidersEffective Date: March 8, 2021Providers should monitor the Texas Children’s Health Plan (TCHP) Provider Portal regularly for alerts and updates associated to the COVID-19 event.  TCHP reserves the right to update and/or change this information without prior notice due to the evolving nature of the COVID-19 event.Call to action: Texas Children’s Health Plan (TCHP) would like to inform network providers of services that require a prior authorization effective March 8, 2021.Below are the services by category to include the HCPCS Code description.
Controlled Dose Inhalation Drug Delivery Systems Require PA
K0730Controlled dose inhalation drug delivery system3/8/2021
Secretion and Mucous Clearance Devices Require PA
E0500IPPB machine, all types, with built-in nebulization; manual or automatic valves; internal or external power source3/8/2021
Cosmetic Services Require PA
15786Abrasion; single lesion (eg, keratosis, scar)3/8/2021
15787Abrasion; each additional 4 lesions or less (List separately3/8/2021
15830Excision, excessive skin and subcutaneous tissue (includes lipectomy); abdomen, infraumbilical panniculectomy3/8/2021
Cosmetic Services  Require PA for Ages 21 and Older
67901Repair of blepharoptosis; frontalis muscle technique with suture or other material (eg, banked fascia)3/8/2021
67902Repair of blepharoptosis; frontalis muscle technique with autologous fascial sling (includes obtaining fascia)3/8/2021
67903Repair of blepharoptosis; (tarso) levator resection or advancement, internal approach3/8/2021
67909Reduction of overcorrection of ptosis3/8/2021
67911Correction of lid retraction3/8/2021
Single-photon Emission Computerized Tomography (SPECT) Scans No Longer Require PA
78071Parathyroid planar imaging (including subtraction, when performed); with tomographic (SPECT) 
78072Parathyroid planar imaging (including subtraction, when performed); with tomographic (SPECT), and concurrently acquired computed tomography (CT) for anatomical localization 
Auditory Function Evaluation listed incorrectly under Speech Therapy No Longer Require PA
92620Evaluation of central auditory function, with report; initial 60 minutes 
Therapeutic and Reconstructive Breast Procedures Require PA
11920Tattooing, intradermal introduction of insoluble opaque pigments to correct color defects of skin, including micropigmentation; 6.0 sq cm or less3/8/2021
11921Tattooing, intradermal introduction of insoluble opaque pigments to correct color defects of skin, including micropigmentation; 6.1 to 20.0 sq cm3/8/2021
11922Tattooing, intradermal introduction of insoluble opaque pigments to correct color defects of skin, including micropigmentation; each additional 20.0 sq cm, or part thereof3/8/2021
19300Mastectomy for gynecomastia3/8/2021
19328Removal of intact mammary implan3/8/2021
19330Removal of mammary implant material3/8/2021
19396Preparation of moulage for custom breast implant3/8/2021
Biofeedback Require PA
90901Biofeedback training by any modality3/8/2021
90912Biofeedback training, perineal muscles, anorectal or urethral sphincter, including EMG and/or manometry, when performed; initial 15 minutes of one-on-one physician or other qualified health care professional contact with the patient3/8/2021
90913Biofeedback training, perineal muscles, anorectal or urethral sphincter, including EMG and/or manometry, when performed; each additional 15 minutes of one-on-one physician or other qualified health care professional contact with the patient (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)3/8/2021
Orthotic Codes Require PA
L0112Cranial cervical orthosis, congenital torticollis type, with or without soft interface material, adjustable range of motion joint, custom fabricated3/8/2021
L0220Thoracic, rib belt, custom fabricated3/8/2021
L0460Thoracic-lumbar-sacral orthosis (TLSO), triplanar control, modular segmented spinal system, two rigid plastic shells, posterior extends from the sacrococcygeal junction and terminates just inferior to the scapular spine, anterior extends from the symphysis pubis to the sternal notch, soft liner, restricts gross trunk motion in the sagittal, coronal, and transverse planes, lateral strength is provided by overlapping plastic and stabilizing closures, includes straps and closures, prefabricated item that has been trimmed, bent, molded, assembled, or otherwise customized to fit a specific patient by an individual with expertise3/8/2021
L0466Thoracic-lumbar-sacral orthosis (TLSO), sagittal control, rigid posterior frame and flexible soft anterior apron with straps, closures and padding, restricts gross trunk motion in sagittal plane, produces intracavitary pressure to reduce load on intervertebral disks, prefabricated item that has been trimmed, bent, molded, assembled, or otherwise customized to fit a specific patient by an individual with expertise3/8/2021
L0480Thoracic-lumbar-sacral orthosis (TLSO), triplanar control, one-piece rigid plastic shell without interface liner, with multiple straps and closures, posterior extends from sacrococcygeal junction and terminates just inferior to scapular spine, anterior extends from symphysis pubis to sternal notch, anterior or posterior opening, restricts gross trunk motion in sagittal, coronal, and transverse planes, includes a carved plaster or CAD-CAM model, custom fabricated3/8/2021
L0622Sacroiliac orthosis, flexible, provides pelvic-sacral support, reduces motion about the sacroiliac joint, includes straps, closures, may include pendulous abdomen design, custom fabricated3/8/2021
L0624Sacroiliac orthosis, provides pelvic-sacral support, with rigid or semi-rigid panels placed over the sacrum and abdomen, reduces motion about the sacroiliac joint, includes straps, closures, may include pendulous abdomen design, custom fabricated3/8/2021
L0626Lumbar orthosis, sagittal control, with rigid posterior panel(s), posterior extends from L-1 to below L-5 vertebra, produces intracavitary pressure to reduce load on the intervertebral discs, includes straps, closures, may include padding, stays, shoulder straps, pendulous abdomen design, prefabricated item that has been trimmed, bent, molded, assembled, or otherwise customized to fit a specific patient by an individual with expertise3/8/2021
L0627Lumbar orthosis, sagittal control, with rigid anterior and posterior panels, posterior extends from L-1 to below L-5 vertebra, produces intracavitary pressure to reduce load on the intervertebral discs, includes straps, closures, may include padding, shoulder straps, pendulous abdomen design, prefabricated item that has been trimmed, bent, molded, assembled, or otherwise customized to fit a specific patient by an individual with expertise3/8/2021
L0629Lumbar-sacral orthosis (LSO), flexible, provides lumbo-sacral support, posterior extends from sacrococcygeal junction to T-9 vertebra, produces intracavitary pressure to reduce load on the intervertebral discs, includes straps, closures, may include stays, shoulder straps, pendulous abdomen design, custom fabricated3/8/2021
L0631Lumbar-sacral orthosis (LSO), sagittal control, with rigid anterior and posterior panels, posterior extends from sacrococcygeal junction to T-9 vertebra, produces intracavitary pressure to reduce load on the intervertebral discs, includes straps, closures, may include padding, shoulder straps, pendulous abdomen design, prefabricated item that has been trimmed, bent, molded, assembled, or otherwise customized to fit a specific patient by an individual with expertise3/8/2021
L0632Lumbar-sacral orthosis (LSO), sagittal control, with rigid anterior and posterior panels, posterior extends from sacrococcygeal junction to T-9 vertebra, produces intracavitary pressure to reduce load on the intervertebral discs, includes straps, closures, may include padding, shoulder straps, pendulous abdomen design, custom fabricated3/8/2021
L0633Lumbar-sacral orthosis (LSO), sagittal-coronal control, with rigid posterior frame/panel(s), posterior extends from sacrococcygeal junction to T-9 vertebra, lateral strength provided by rigid lateral frame/panels, produces intracavitary pressure to reduce load on intervertebral discs, includes straps, closures, may include padding, stays, shoulder straps, pendulous abdomen design, prefabricated item that has been trimmed, bent, molded, assembled, or otherwise customized to fit a specific patient by an individual with expertise3/8/2021
L0634Lumbar-sacral orthosis (LSO), sagittal-coronal control, with rigid posterior frame/panel(s), posterior extends from sacrococcygeal junction to T-9 vertebra, lateral strength provided by rigid lateral frame/panel(s), produces intracavitary pressure to reduce load on intervertebral discs, includes straps, closures, may include padding, stays, shoulder straps, pendulous abdomen design, custom fabricated3/8/2021
L0636Lumbar-sacral orthosis (LSO), sagittal-coronal control, lumbar flexion, rigid posterior frame/panels, lateral articulating design to flex the lumbar spine, posterior extends from sacrococcygeal junction to T-9 vertebra, lateral strength provided by rigid lateral frame/panels, produces intracavitary pressure to reduce load on intervertebral discs, includes straps, closures, may include padding, anterior panel, pendulous abdomen design, custom fabricated3/8/2021
L0637Lumbar-sacral orthosis (LSO), sagittal-coronal control, with rigid anterior and posterior frame/panels, posterior extends from sacrococcygeal junction to T-9 vertebra, lateral strength provided by rigid lateral frame/panels, produces intracavitary pressure to reduce load on intervertebral discs, includes straps, closures, may include padding, shoulder straps, pendulous abdomen design, prefabricated item that has been trimmed, bent, molded, assembled, or otherwise customized to fit a specific patient by an individual with expertise3/8/2021
L0639Lumbar-sacral orthosis (LSO), sagittal-coronal control, rigid shell(s)/panel(s), posterior extends from sacrococcygeal junction to T-9 vertebra, anterior extends from symphysis pubis to xyphoid, produces intracavitary pressure to reduce load on the intervertebral discs, overall strength is provided by overlapping rigid material and stabilizing closures, includes straps, closures, may include soft interface, pendulous abdomen design, prefabricated item that has been trimmed, bent, molded, assembled, or otherwise customized to fit a specific patient by an individual with expertise3/8/2021
L0640Lumbar-sacral orthosis (LSO), sagittal-coronal control, rigid shell(s)/panel(s), posterior extends from sacrococcygeal junction to T-9 vertebra, anterior extends from symphysis pubis to xyphoid, produces intracavitary pressure to reduce load on the intervertebral discs, overall strength is provided by overlapping rigid material and stabilizing closures, includes straps, closures, may include soft interface, pendulous abdomen design, custom fabricated3/8/2021
L1610Hip orthosis (HO), abduction control of hip joints, flexible, (Frejka cover only), prefabricated item that has been trimmed, bent, molded, assembled, or otherwise customized to fit a specific patient by an individual with expertise3/8/2021
L1620Hip orthosis (HO), abduction control of hip joints, flexible, (Pavlik harness), prefabricated item that has been trimmed, bent, molded, assembled, or otherwise customized to fit a specific patient by an individual with expertise3/8/2021
L1630Hip orthosis (HO), abduction control of hip joints, semi-flexible (Von Rosen type), custom fabricated3/8/2021
L1640Hip orthosis (HO), abduction control of hip joints, static, pelvic band or spreader bar, thigh cuffs, custom fabricated3/8/2021
L1680Hip orthosis (HO), abduction control of hip joints, dynamic, pelvic control, adjustable hip motion control, thigh cuffs (Rancho hip action type), custom fabricated3/8/2021
L1685Hip orthosis (HO), abduction control of hip joint, postoperative hip abduction type, custom fabricated3/8/2021
L1700Legg Perthes orthosis, (Toronto type), custom fabricated3/8/2021
L1710Legg Perthes orthosis, (Newington type), custom fabricated3/8/2021
L1720Legg Perthes orthosis, trilateral, (Tachdijan type), custom fabricated3/8/2021
L1730Legg Perthes orthosis, (Scottish Rite type), custom fabricated3/8/2021
L1755Legg Perthes orthosis, (Patten bottom type), custom fabricated3/8/2021
L1810Knee orthosis (KO), elastic with joints, prefabricated item that has been trimmed, bent, molded, assembled, or otherwise customized to fit a specific patient by an individual with expertise3/8/2021
L1834Knee orthosis (KO), without knee joint, rigid, custom fabricated3/8/2021
L1840Knee orthosis (KO), derotation, medial-lateral, anterior cruciate ligament, custom fabricated3/8/2021
L1843Knee orthosis (KO), single upright, thigh and calf, with adjustable flexion and extension joint (unicentric or polycentric), medial-lateral and rotation control, with or without varus/valgus adjustment, prefabricated item that has been trimmed, bent, molded, assembled, or otherwise customized to fit a specific patient by an individual with expertise3/8/2021
L1844Knee orthosis (KO), single upright, thigh and calf, with adjustable flexion and extension joint (unicentric or polycentric), medial-lateral and rotation control, with or without varus/valgus adjustment, custom fabricated3/8/2021
L1846Knee orthosis (KO), double upright, thigh and calf, with adjustable flexion and extension joint (unicentric or polycentric), medial-lateral and rotation control, with or without varus/valgus adjustment, custom fabricated3/8/2021
L1847Knee orthosis (KO), double upright with adjustable joint, with inflatable air support chamber(s), prefabricated item that has been trimmed, bent, molded, assembled, or otherwise customized to fit a specific patient by an individual with expertise3/8/2021
L1860Knee orthosis (KO), modification of supracondylar prosthetic socket, custom fabricated (SK)3/8/2021
L1900Ankle-foot orthosis (AFO), spring wire, dorsiflexion assist calf band, custom fabricated3/8/2021
L1904Ankle orthosis (AO), ankle gauntlet or similar, with or without joints, custom fabricated3/8/2021
L1920Ankle-foot orthosis (AFO), single upright with static or adjustable stop (Phelps or Perlstein type), custom fabricated3/8/2021
L1980Ankle-foot orthosis (AFO), single upright free plantar dorsiflexion, solid stirrup, calf band/cuff (single bar 'BK' orthosis), custom fabricated3/8/2021
L1990Ankle-foot orthosis (AFO), double upright free plantar dorsiflexion, solid stirrup, calf band/cuff (double bar 'BK' orthosis), custom fabricated3/8/2021
L2000Knee-ankle-foot orthosis (KAFO), single upright, free knee, free ankle, solid stirrup, thigh and calf bands/cuffs (single bar 'AK' orthosis), custom fabricated3/8/2021
L2005Knee-ankle-foot orthosis (KAFO), any material, single or double upright, stance control, automatic lock and swing phase release, any type activation, includes ankle joint, any type, custom fabricated3/8/2021
L2006Knee-ankle-foot (KAF) device, any material, single or double upright, swing and stance phase microprocessor control with adjustability, includes all components (e.g., sensors, batteries, charger), any type activation, with or without ankle joint(s), custom fabricated3/8/2021
L2010Knee-ankle-foot orthosis (KAFO), single upright, free ankle, solid stirrup, thigh and calf bands/cuffs (single bar 'AK' orthosis), without knee joint, custom fabricated3/8/2021
L2020Knee-ankle-foot orthosis (KAFO), double upright, free ankle, solid stirrup, thigh and calf bands/cuffs (double bar 'AK' orthosis), custom fabricated3/8/2021
L2030Knee-ankle-foot orthosis (KAFO), double upright, free ankle, solid stirrup, thigh and calf bands/cuffs, (double bar 'AK' orthosis), without knee joint, custom fabricated3/8/2021
L2034Knee-ankle-foot orthosis (KAFO), full plastic, single upright, with or without free motion knee, medial-lateral rotation control, with or without free motion ankle, custom fabricated3/8/2021
L2038Knee-ankle-foot orthosis (KAFO), full plastic, with or without free motion knee, multi-axis ankle, custom fabricated3/8/2021
L2050Hip-knee-ankle-foot orthosis (HKAFO), torsion control, bilateral torsion cables, hip joint, pelvic band/belt, custom fabricated3/8/2021
L2060Hip-knee-ankle-foot orthosis (HKAFO), torsion control, bilateral torsion cables, ball bearing hip joint, pelvic band/ belt, custom fabricated3/8/2021
L2070Hip-knee-ankle-foot orthosis (HKAFO), torsion control, unilateral rotation straps, pelvic band/belt, custom fabricated3/8/2021
L2080Hip-knee-ankle-foot orthosis (HKAFO), torsion control, unilateral torsion cable, hip joint, pelvic band/belt, custom fabricated3/8/2021
L2090Hip-knee-ankle-foot orthosis (HKAFO), torsion control, unilateral torsion cable, ball bearing hip joint, pelvic band/ belt, custom fabricated3/8/2021
L2106Ankle-foot orthosis (AFO), fracture orthosis, tibial fracture cast orthosis, thermoplastic type casting material, custom fabricated3/8/2021
L2108Ankle-foot orthosis (AFO), fracture orthosis, tibial fracture cast orthosis, custom fabricated3/8/2021
L2126Knee-ankle-foot orthosis (KAFO), fracture orthosis, femoral fracture cast orthosis, thermoplastic type casting material, custom fabricated3/8/2021
L2128Knee-ankle-foot orthosis (KAFO), fracture orthosis, femoral fracture cast orthosis, custom fabricated3/8/2021
L2232Addition to lower extremity orthosisis, rocker bottom for total contact ankle-foot orthos (AFO), for custom fabricated orthosis only3/8/2021
L2320Addition to lower extremity, nonmolded lacer, for custom fabricated orthosis only3/8/2021
L2330Addition to lower extremity, lacer molded to patient model, for custom fabricated orthosis only3/8/2021
L2520Addition to lower extremity, thigh/weight bearing, quadri-lateral brim, custom fitted3/8/2021
L2526Addition to lower extremity, thigh/weight bearing, ischial containment/narrow M-L brim, custom fitted3/8/2021
L2800Addition to lower extremity orthosis, knee control, knee cap, medial or lateral pull, for use with custom fabricated orthosis only3/8/2021
L3230Orthopedic footwear, custom shoe, depth inlay, each3/8/2021
L3250Orthopedic footwear, custom molded shoe, removable inner mold, prosthetic shoe, each3/8/2021
L3252Foot, shoe molded to patient model, Plastazote (or similar), custom fabricated, each3/8/2021
L3253Foot, molded shoe, Plastazote (or similar), custom fitted, each3/8/2021
L3671Shoulder orthosis (SO), shoulder joint design, without joints, may include soft interface, straps, custom fabricated, includes fitting and adjustment3/8/2021
L3674Shoulder orthosis (SO), abduction positioning (airplane design), thoracic component and support bar, with or without nontorsion joint/turnbuckle, may include soft interface, straps, custom fabricated, includes fitting and adjustment3/8/2021
L3677Shoulder orthosis (SO), shoulder joint design, without joints, may include soft interface, straps, prefabricated item that has been trimmed, bent, molded, assembled, or otherwise customized to fit a specific patient by an individual with expertise3/8/2021
L3702Elbow orthosis (EO), without joints, may include soft interface, straps, custom fabricated, includes fitting and adjustment3/8/2021
L3720Elbow orthosis (EO), double upright with forearm/arm cuffs, free motion, custom fabricated3/8/2021
L3730Elbow orthosis (EO), double upright with forearm/arm cuffs, extension/ flexion assist, custom fabricated3/8/2021
L3740Elbow orthosis (EO), double upright with forearm/arm cuffs, adjustable position lock with active control, custom fabricated3/8/2021
L3763Elbow-wrist-hand orthosis (EWHO), rigid, without joints, may include soft interface, straps, custom fabricated, includes fitting and adjustment3/8/2021
L3764Elbow-wrist-hand orthosis (EWHO), includes one or more nontorsion joints, elastic bands, turnbuckles, may include soft interface, straps, custom fabricated, includes fitting and adjustment3/8/2021
L3765Elbow-wrist-hand-finger orthosis (EWHFO), rigid, without joints, may include soft interface, straps, custom fabricated, includes fitting and adjustment3/8/2021
L3766Elbow-wrist-hand-finger orthosis (EWHFO), includes one or more nontorsion joints, elastic bands, turnbuckles, may include soft interface, straps, custom fabricated, includes fitting and adjustment3/8/2021
L3806Wrist-hand-finger orthosis (WHFO), includes one or more nontorsion joint(s), turnbuckles, elastic bands/springs, may include soft interface material, straps, custom fabricated, includes fitting and adjustment3/8/2021
L3891Addition to upper extremity joint, wrist or elbow, concentric adjustable torsion style mechanism for custom fabricated orthotics only, each3/8/2021
L3900Wrist-hand-finger orthosis (WHFO), dynamic flexor hinge, reciprocal wrist extension/ flexion, finger flexion/extension, wrist or finger driven, custom fabricated3/8/2021
L3901Wrist-hand-finger orthosis (WHFO), dynamic flexor hinge, reciprocal wrist extension/ flexion, finger flexion/extension, cable driven, custom fabricated3/8/2021
L3904Wrist-hand-finger orthosis (WHFO), external powered, electric, custom fabricated3/8/2021
L3915Wrist-hand orthosis (WHO), includes one or more nontorsion joint(s), elastic bands, turnbuckles, may include soft interface, straps, prefabricated item that has been trimmed, bent, molded, assembled, or otherwise customized to fit a specific patient by an individual with expertise3/8/2021
L3917Hand orthosis (HO), metacarpal fracture orthosis, prefabricated item that has been trimmed, bent, molded, assembled, or otherwise customized to fit a specific patient by an individual with expertise3/8/2021
L3921Hand-finger orthosis (HFO), includes one or more nontorsion joints, elastic bands, turnbuckles, may include soft interface, straps, custom fabricated, includes fitting and adjustment3/8/2021
L3923Hand-finger orthosis (HFO), without joints, may include soft interface, straps, prefabricated item that has been trimmed, bent, molded, assembled, or otherwise customized to fit a specific patient by an individual with expertise3/8/2021
L3929Hand-finger orthosis (HFO), includes one or more nontorsion joint(s), turnbuckles, elastic bands/springs, may include soft interface material, straps, prefabricated item that has been trimmed, bent, molded, assembled, or otherwise customized to fit a specific patient by an individual with exp3/8/2021
L3933Finger orthosis (FO), without joints, may include soft interface, custom fabricated, includes fitting and adjustment3/8/2021
L3935Finger orthosis (FO), nontorsion joint, may include soft interface, custom fabricated, includes fitting and adjustment3/8/2021
L3961Shoulder-elbow-wrist-hand orthosis (SEWHO), shoulder cap design, without joints, may include soft interface, straps, custom fabricated, includes fitting and adjustment3/8/2021
L3967Shoulder-elbow-wrist-hand orthosis (SEWHO), abduction positioning (airplane design), thoracic component and support bar, without joints, may include soft interface, straps, custom fabricated, includes fitting and adjustment3/8/2021
L3971Shoulder-elbow-wrist-hand orthotic (SEWHO), shoulder cap design, includes one or more nontorsion joints, elastic bands, turnbuckles, may include soft interface, straps, custom fabricated, includes fitting and adjustment3/8/2021
L3973Shoulder-elbow-wrist-hand orthosis (SEWHO), abduction positioning (airplane design), thoracic component and support bar, includes one or more nontorsion joints, elastic bands, turnbuckles, may include soft interface, straps, custom fabricated, includes fitting and adjustment3/8/2021
L3975Shoulder-elbow-wrist-hand-finger orthosis (SEWHO), shoulder cap design, without joints, may include soft interface, straps, custom fabricated, includes fitting and adjustment3/8/2021
L3976Shoulder-elbow-wrist-hand-finger orthosis (SEWHO), abduction positioning (airplane design), thoracic component and support bar, without joints, may include soft interface, straps, custom fabricated, includes fitting and adjustment3/8/2021
L3977Shoulder-elbow-wrist-hand-finger orthosis (SEWHO), shoulder cap design, includes one or more nontorsion joints, elastic bands, turnbuckles, may include soft interface, straps, custom fabricated, includes fitting and adjustment3/8/2021
L3978Shoulder-elbow-wrist-hand-finger orthosis (SEWHO), abduction positioning (airplane design), thoracic component and support bar, includes one or more nontorsion joints, elastic bands, turnbuckles, may include soft interface, straps, custom fabricated, includes fitting and adjustment3/8/2021
L4030Replace quadrilateral socket brim, custom fitted3/8/2021
L4040Replace molded thigh lacer, for custom fabricated orthosis only3/8/2021
L4045Replace nonmolded thigh lacer, for custom fabricated orthosis only3/8/2021
L4050Replace molded calf lacer, for custom fabricated orthosis only3/8/2021
L4055Replace nonmolded calf lacer, for custom fabricated orthosis only3/8/2021
L4396Static or dynamic ankle foot orthosis, including soft interface material, adjustable for fit, for positioning, may be used for minimal ambulation, prefabricated item that has been trimmed, bent, molded, assembled, or otherwise customized to fit a specific patient by an individual with expertise3/8/2021
L4631Ankle-foot orthosis (AFO), walking boot type, varus/valgus correction, rocker bottom, anterior tibial shell, soft interface, custom arch support, plastic or other material, includes straps and closures, custom fabricated3/8/2021
L0130Cervical, flexible, thermoplastic collar, molded to patient3/8/2021
L0170Cervical, collar, molded to patient model3/8/2021
L0700Cervical-thoracic-lumbar-sacral orthosis (CTLSO), anterior-posterior-lateral control, molded to patient model, (Minerva type)3/8/2021
L0710Cervical-thoracic-lumbar-sacral orthosis (CTLSO), anterior-posterior-lateral control, molded to patient model, with interface material, (Minerva type)3/8/2021
L1110Addition to cervical-thoracic-lumbar-sacral orthosis (CTLSO) or scoliosis orthosis, ring flange, plastic or leather, molded to patient model3/8/2021
L2250Addition to lower extremity, foot plate, molded to patient model, stirrup attachment3/8/2021
L2510Addition to lower extremity, thigh/weight bearing, quadri-lateral brim, molded to patient model3/8/2021
L2525Addition to lower extremity, thigh/weight bearing, ischial containment/narrow M-L brim molded to patient model3/8/2021
L2530Addition to lower extremity, thigh/weight bearing, lacer, nonmolded3/8/2021
L2627Addition to lower extremity, pelvic control, plastic, molded to patient model, reciprocating hip joint and cables3/8/2021
L3001Foot, insert, removable, molded to patient model, Spenco, each3/8/2021
L3002Foot insert, removable, molded to patient model, Plastazote or equal, each3/8/2021
L3003Foot insert, removable, molded to patient model, silicone gel, each3/8/2021
L3040Foot, arch support, removable, premolded, longitudinal, each3/8/2021
L3050Foot, arch support, removable, premolded, metatarsal, each3/8/2021
L3251Foot, shoe molded to patient model, silicone shoe, each3/8/2021
L4020Replace quadrilateral socket brim, molded to patient model3/8/2021
Make note that the following HCPCS Codes no longer require a prior authorization:
  • Codes 78071 and 78072 for Single-photon Emission Computerized Tomography (SPECT) Scans
  • Code 92620 for Auditory Function Evaluation of central auditory function, with report; initial 60 minutes
How this impacts providers: Providers should follow the prior authorization guidelines and submit the requests for coverage timely to ensure payment. The turnaround time for routine requests is three business days. Next steps for providers: Providers should inform their staff of these prior authorization requirements. If you have any questions, please email Provider Network Management at: providerrelations@texaschildrens.org.For access to all provider alerts,log into: www.thecheckup.org or www.texaschildrenshealthplan.org/for-providers.