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Medicare Expands Coverage for Knee Orthoses in Osteoarthritis *Effective January 25, 2026

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Dear Valued Customer, We’re pleased to share an important update to Medicare coverage policy that directly benefits patients with knee osteoarthritis and the providers and suppliers who treat them. What’s Happening The DME MACs have finalized a revised Knee Orthoses Local Coverage Determination (LCD) and accompanying Policy Article, effective for dates of service on or…

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Updates to Prior Authorization

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Dear Valued Customer, We are pleased to share an important update regarding the Medicare Prior Authorization List. What’s Happening: CMS has announced that three Spinal Orthoses codes (L0456, L0457, and L0486) and one Knee Orthosis code (L1833) will require Prior Authorization nationwide for claims with a date of service on or after October 28, 2026.…

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