What are the requirements for Fidelis to cover orthotics (L3000)?
Fidelis includes HCPCS L3000 (Foot, insert, removable, molded to patient model, 'UCB' type, Berkeley Shell, each) on its list of DME products for which authorization is required. That list is here: https://www.fideliscare.org/Portals/0/Providers/AuthorizationGrids/2020-01-FidelisCare-Medicaid-DME-AuthorizationGrid-English.pdf
Fidelis lists its Durable Medical Equipment and Orthotics and Prosthetics Guidelines here: https://www.fideliscare.org/Portals/0/Providers/CP.FC.06-DME-Orthotics-and-Prosthetics.pdf
Fidelis does not list any specifics regarding coverage of the product represented by L3000. In the absence of a specific listing of coverage requirements, coverage is typically dependent on the documentation establishing the medical necessity of the service.
Jeffrey D. Lehrman, DPM, FASPS, MAPWCA, CPC, CPMA
Certified Professional Coder
Certified Professional Medical Auditor
Lehrman Consulting, LLC