Orthotic 5 Year Rule
Bruce Russell
Description
Collection
Title:
Orthotic 5 Year Rule
Creator:
Bruce Russell
Date:
11/17/2004
Text:
list,
I recently had a Medicare client return to our office with an AFO with an
unrepairable crack in the medial wall area. The orthosis is 3 years old.
I am a bit foggy on how the 5 year rule is interpreted regarding lost or
broken orthoses. Input would be appreciated on personal experiences of this
nature. I called Patrick Kelly but he is no longer employed.
Of course, patient under no circumstances, wants to be responsible for any
portion of the replacement orthosis and I guess will us a wheelchair for the
next 2 years when the crack finally breaks completely.
Bruce Russell CO
I recently had a Medicare client return to our office with an AFO with an
unrepairable crack in the medial wall area. The orthosis is 3 years old.
I am a bit foggy on how the 5 year rule is interpreted regarding lost or
broken orthoses. Input would be appreciated on personal experiences of this
nature. I called Patrick Kelly but he is no longer employed.
Of course, patient under no circumstances, wants to be responsible for any
portion of the replacement orthosis and I guess will us a wheelchair for the
next 2 years when the crack finally breaks completely.
Bruce Russell CO
Citation
Bruce Russell, “Orthotic 5 Year Rule,” Digital Resource Foundation for Orthotics and Prosthetics, accessed November 5, 2024, https://library.drfop.org/items/show/223934.
