Re: How do you get paid for Footshell replacements?/Reno Kudos!

Re: How do you get paid for Footshell replacements?/Reno Kudos!

Michael Link

10/26/1999

I have used L-7510 and L7520 to get reimbursement for the replacement of the
foot shells. L-7510 is for parts and L-7520 is for labor in 15 min
intervals. As far as avoiding the wear in the first place I have had success
with using Kip leather in the foot shell on patients that have shown the
potential to be very hard on them. I have talked to the gentleman that
posted the issue and they have told me that the problem has been primarily
with very active and or very heavy patients. We are taking many forms of
action to eliminate the potential for wear on the foot shell even though
there are only a small percentage of people experiencing it. I would love to
hear any information that people have with regard to this or any other issue
with our products.
     Michael Link 1-800-728-7950

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Subject: Re: How do you get paid for Footshell replacements?/Reno Kudos!


  I have the same problem with the College park foot shell ,[CC2], and I
know
there was a response from Karyn E. Schibanoff at the AOPA N.O. she said to
use the L4205 code and send a complete description of the labor performed.
How do you do this electonicaly? By the way the foot shells have been
wearing
thru the bottom of the heel and they eat kevlar socks..

                      Happy Trails Bill Lewis C.P>



In a message dated 10/23/99 10:51:05 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
<Email Address Redacted> writes:

<<
 Good Evening Fellow List Members,

 I have several patients who have been wearing the College Park Tru Step.
They
 have worn out their footshells right out of the warrantee period. Does
 everyone GIVE these things away? Or is their any way to bill other than the
 1/2 HR increment labor rate? There is no L-Code that I am aware of.

 Also Kudos to Lisa Schoonmaker and the other speakers in Reno who put
 together
 the Diabetic Tract of talks. It seems like lately our facility has really
 been seeing a lot of unilateral diabetics becoming bilateral. I came away
 armed with lots of helpful info. to pass on to my diabetic patients. Thanks
 Again!

 I will post any responses to the footshell(from Hell!) dilemma.

 Jeff A. Zeller RTP/Assistant
  >>