A5503 – For diabetics only, modification (including fitting) of off-the-shelf depth-inlay shoe or custom-molded shoe with roller or rigid rocker bottom, per shoe

Long description

For diabetics only, modification (including fitting) of off-the-shelf depth-inlay shoe or custom-molded shoe with roller or rigid rocker bottom, per shoe

Short description

Diabetic shoe w/roller/rockr

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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• A5500 – For diabetics only, fitting (including follow-up), custom preparation and supply of off-the-shelf depth-inlay shoe manufactured to accommodate multi-density insert(s), per shoe
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• A5505 – For diabetics only, modification (including fitting) of off-the-shelf depth-inlay shoe or custom-molded shoe with metatarsal bar, per shoe
• A5506 – For diabetics only, modification (including fitting) of off-the-shelf depth-inlay shoe or custom-molded shoe with off-set heel(s), per shoe
• A5507 – For diabetics only, not otherwise specified modification (including fitting) of off-the-shelf depth-inlay shoe or custom-molded shoe, per shoe
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