Podiatry Coding & Billing Alert

Reader Question:

Mark Down These Standard Documentation Requirements for Diabetic Shoes

Question: What are the standard documentation requirements for diabetic shoes?

South Dakota Subscriber

Answer: The following requirements are standard and applicable across every durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS) item ordered:

  • Medical records
  • Dispensing order
  • A detailed written order must be in the supplier’s possession before he can file a claim to Medicare
  • Correct coding
  • That particular supplier filing the claim must have proof of delivery documentation and keep it on file for seven years.


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