L1010 — Addition to cervical-thoracic-lumbar-sacral orthosis (ctlso) or scoliosis orthosis, axilla sling
HCPCS/CPT
Prior Authorization
No Prior Auth Required
Code is covered without prior authorization (high confidence)
Key Coverage Criteria
- The use ofprefabricatedthoracic-lumbar-sacral orthoses (TLSO), lumbar-sacral orthoses (LSO) and lumbar orthoses is consideredmedically necessarywhenanyof the following conditions are met:
- To reduce pain by restricting mobility of the trunk;or
- To facilitate healing following an injury to the spine or related soft tissues;or
- To facilitate healing following a surgical procedure on the spine or related soft tissue;or
- To otherwise support weak spinal muscles.
- Custom fitted prefabricatedspinal orthoses are consideredmedically necessaryfor the following indications:
1 Active Policy
ANTHEM-CG-DME-11 — CG-OR-PR-06 Spinal Orthoses: Thoracic-Lumbar-Sacral (TLSO), Lumbar-Sacral (LSO), and Lumbar
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