US Politics/Orthotic suppliers

Bob Van Hook

Description

Title:

US Politics/Orthotic suppliers

Creator:

Bob Van Hook

Date:

2/15/2000

Text:

AOPA is working on the DME closet issue, also known as stock and bill
programs among some orthotic manufacturers. Some manufacturers place their
devices in the offices of physicians and physical therapists, then bill the
device when it is fitted by the clinician. I would like to hear from people
on the listserv about their experiences with these operations without
mentioning the companies involved. Please post to me directly at
<Email Address Redacted> <mailto:<Email Address Redacted>> and I will send the
comments to the listserv.

How are stock and bill programs organized?

What items (L codes) are common in these programs?

Who takes the measurements?

Who does the fitting?

Who does the billing?

How often do you see patients for refitting?

Thank you,

Bob

Robert T. Van Hook, CAE
Executive Director
American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association
1650 King Street, Suite 500
Alexandria, VA 22314
Phone: 703/836-7116
Fax: 703/836-0838
STMP: <Email Address Redacted>
URL: <URL Redacted>

                          

Citation

Bob Van Hook, “US Politics/Orthotic suppliers,” Digital Resource Foundation for Orthotics and Prosthetics, accessed November 26, 2024, https://library.drfop.org/items/show/213747.