Diabetic shoes
The Therapeutic Shoe Bill is for you!
Did you know Medicare has a Therapeutic Shoe Bill? This bill enables coverage of therapeutic shoes and insoles to eligible diabetic patients (Medicare Part B). Medicare's purpose was to reduce the incidence of diabetic foot complications that resulted in expensive hospitalizations. Due to the preventative nature of this bill, a diabetic patient may qualify for shoes and inserts without a history of any foot complications. In fact, it is recommended that a diabetic shoe be worn to prevent future foot problems, as well as treat an existing condition. This is the first product ever approved by Medicare for preventive reasons. Please note: We can verify all forms of insurance such as private healthcare, Medicaid, Auto etc.
You must meet the following criteria to qualify for Medicare-funded diabetic footwear:
- Have diabetes (ICD-9 250.0 & 250.91)
- One or more of the following:
- Previous amputation of a foot or part of either foot
- History of foot ulceration on either foot
- History of pre-ulcerative calluses on either foot
- Peripheral neuropathy with evidence of callus formation
- Foot deformity of either foot
- Poor circulation in either foot
- Your certifying physician, managing your systemic diabetes condition must certify that conditions 1 & 2 are met, and he or she is treating you under a comprehensive plan of care for diabetes and that you need diabetic shoes.
If the above apply to you, then you qualify for Medicare-funded diabetic shoes. |
