February 2, 2026
Effective April 13, 2026: New Codes Added to Required Prior Authorization
CMS selected additional codes that require prior authorization, beginning nationwide on April 13, 2026:
- Orthoses: L0651, L1844, L1846, L1852 and L1932
- Pneumatic Compression Devices (PCDs): E0651 and E0652
We will begin accepting prior authorization requests for these codes on March 30, 2026.
Additional information is available on the CGS Prior Authorization page.

