CGS Medical Review Quarterly Reports by Policy

Analysis of claim denials for knee orthoses HCPCS codes L1833 and L1851 reviewed between April 1, 2021 and June 30, 2021 revealed a denial rate of 65.52%. Please click here for the top 10 reasons for claim denials.

Analysis of claim denials for AFO HCPCS codes L1902, L1906, L1971, L4396, and L4397 reviewed between April 1, 2021 and June 30, 2021 revealed a denial rate of 30.79%. Please click here for the top 10 reasons for claim denials.

Analysis of claim denials for lumbar sacral orthosis (LSO)HCPCS codes L0457, L0637, L0648, and L0650 reviewed between April 1, 2021 and June 30, 2021 revealed a denial rate of 38.37%. Please click here for the top 10 reasons for claim denials.

Analysis of claim denials for therapeutic shoes/inserts for diabetic persons HCPCS codes A5500 and A5512-A5514 reviewed between April 1, 2021 and June 30, 2021 revealed a denial rate of 88.35%. Please click here for the top 10 reasons for claim denials.

 

Please click the links below for additional policy information.

• Blood Glucose Test Strips
• Immunosuppressive Drugs
• Lower Limb Prostheses
• Manual Wheelchairs
• Ostomy Policy
• Surgical Dressing
• Urological Supplies