Orthotics:
Include Specific AFO Documentation Details for Cleaner Claims
Published on Fri Mar 29, 2019
Always ensure the AFO documentation meets general DME requirements. A reader recently wrote in, asking which details a provider should include in the medical documentation for durable medical equipment (DME) items like ankle-foot orthoses (AFOs). Reporting AFOs can be tricky because you must know if the provider ordered a custom-fit orthotic versus an off-the-shelf (OTS) orthotic. You must also understand [...]