Question: What are the standard documentation requirements for diabetic shoes?
South Dakota Subscriber
Answer: The following requirements are standard and applicable across every durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS) item ordered:
- Medical records
- Dispensing order
- A detailed written order must be in the supplier’s possession before he can file a claim to Medicare
- Correct coding
- That particular supplier filing the claim must have proof of delivery documentation and keep it on file for seven years.