A5501 – For diabetics only, fitting (including follow-up), custom preparation and supply of shoe molded from cast(s) of patient's foot (custom molded shoe), per shoe

Long description

For diabetics only, fitting (including follow-up), custom preparation and supply of shoe molded from cast(s) of patient's foot (custom molded shoe), per shoe

Short description

Diabetic custom molded shoe

Pricing indicator

38 Orthotics, prosthetics, prosthetic devices & vision services

Medicare coverage

D Special coverage instructions apply

BETOS category

D1F Prosthetic/Orthotic devices

Added

January 1, 1995

Last change

January 1, 2005 – No change

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