Mary Free Bed Orthotics & Prosthetics Alerts
Physician Documentation Requirements for Therapeutic Shoes for Diabetic Patients
Medical paperwork alert for physicians who treat diabetes patients! Read now >
Download statement of certifying physician for therapeutic shoes >
When providing diabetic shoes and inserts to Medicare participants, the treating physician is required to:
- Complete and sign an SCP form stating that all coverage requirements are met
- Document in your records that you are managing the patient's diabetes
When requested by the supplier, you must provide copies of these records so the items can be delivered to your patient and the provider reimbursed.
At Mary Free Bed O&P, we realize this is additional paperwork required for you and will only request necessary information to allow Medicare to reimburse for these items.
View this medical policy for further clarification or call Mary Free Bed O&P at 616.242.0315 for more information..
OrthoSEAT Success With New Custom Design Seat Cushion
OrthoSEAT staff sees a wide range of clinical diagnoses with high risk for pressure problems. In the past two years we have experimented with a design incorporating a High Profile (4” high cells) ROHO® cushion and Sunmate pressure sensitive supportive foam. The ROHO® is positioned at the rear or ischial / coccyx area (the primary pressure challenge) of the seat and SunMate pressure sensitive foam layers are under the thighs near the front of the cushion. This front portion is customized for leg length discrepancies, or abductor positioning needs. A solid base is beneath the entire cushion and notched to the necessary height needed for stable functional transfers. The result has been a highly functional cushion with client’s acceptance of the pressure relief properties of the ROHO® air floatation. The cushion offers the best of both the air floatation technology and customization for postural support, stability and function.
For more information, please contact Orthoseat at 616.242.0342 - or - 800.211.4813
ATTENTION PHYSICIANS - New Medicare Enrollment Process
Medicare implemented an Internet-based provider enrollment process known as Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).
After April 1, 2010, Medicare will not pay for DME, orthotic, or prosthetic claims if the referring physician is not enrolled in the PECOS system.
To avoid unnecessary delays in patient service, we strongly urge you to visit the PECOS website and complete the enrollment process as soon as possible. The process may take up to 45 days for approval and the deadline is approaching quickly.