RE: Diabetic Therapeutic Shoe Bill (Josh White, DPM, CPed)
From: Paul Kesselman, DPM
It is a sad fact that many podiatrists and orthotists, as well as pedorthists, have discontinued providing shoes through Medicare. It has become more difficult to obtain the required documentation and even when it is obtained, the auditors often ignore or misinterpret the documentation that is sent. In most cases, if the provider bothers to take these claims up the appeal ladder, they are paid.
As Dr. White has pointed out, there are formulas for reducing the time expenditure required of you and/or your staff. One key point not to forget; it is essential to...
Editor's note: Dr. Kesselman's extended-length letter can be read here.
