Stance Control KAFO for Medicare

c g

Description

Title:

Stance Control KAFO for Medicare

Creator:

c g

Date:

10/30/2014

Text:

I have a 66 year old patient that is interested in a stance control KAFO. I am unfamiliar doing this style of brace for Medicare and would like some suggestions regarding both proper documentation and if anyone has received any denials. I work very closely with this physician and he indicated he would help in anyway possible. This individual has quadriceps weakness along with a total knee. She has 2/5 knee extensors and 4/5 knee flexors. Her hip and ankle is within normal limits. At this time she is walking with only a cane but her knee has buckled several times which has resulted in several falls.

I would also like to add which stance control you had the most success with. I am currently looking at the SPL 2 from Fillauer as a possible option. I will post all suggestions. Thank you for your time and assistance.

Carlos Guerra CPO

                          

Citation

c g, “Stance Control KAFO for Medicare,” Digital Resource Foundation for Orthotics and Prosthetics, accessed November 1, 2024, https://library.drfop.org/items/show/236844.