Medicare Reimbursement

Since 1993, Medicare Part B has provided partial reimbursement for extra-depth shoes and inserts for qualifying patients with diabetes. Medical experts agree that many amputations resulting from diabetes-related foot complications can be prevented by appropriate, properly fitting footwear.

To qualify for Medicare reimbursement, your certifying physician (M.D. or D.O.) must confirm that:

1. You have diabetes mellitus.
2. You exhibit one or more of these at-risk factors:
   • Partial or complete foot amputation
   • History of previous foot ulceration
   • History of pre-ulcerative callus
   • Peripheral neuropathy with evidence of callus formation
   • Foot deformity
   • Poor circulation
3. You are being treated under a comprehensive care plan for your diabetes and would benefit from therapeutic footwear.

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