Friday, October 11, 2024

Does Medicare pay for arch supports?

Elizabeth Hammer

Hi List,
 
Recently I have had a coulple of Medicare patients insist that Medicare pays for custom arch supports.  These patients are not diabetic.  They have conditions such as plantar faciitis, metatarsalgia, etc…  I have always thought that Medicare only pays for custom arch supports if they are on a shoe that is is an integral part of a covered brace.  Am I missing something?
 
Elizabeth Hammer BOCO
B & H Orthopedic Lab, Inc.

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