Orthopedic shoes
Medicare Coverage Information
Overview
Medicare provides limited coverage for orthopedic shoes, primarily for patients with specific medical conditions like diabetes. Coverage typically requires a physician's prescription and medical documentation of medical necessity.
- Orthopedic shoes are covered only under specific medical conditions
- Primarily covered for patients with diabetic foot complications
- Requires documentation from a qualified healthcare provider
- Limited to one pair of therapeutic shoes per calendar year
- Must be prescribed as part of a comprehensive foot care treatment plan
- Medicare Part B beneficiaries
- Patients with diagnosed diabetes
- Individuals with specific foot deformities
- Must have a qualifying medical condition documented by a physician
- Beneficiaries typically pay 20% of Medicare-approved costs
- Medicare Part B deductible applies
- Shoes must be obtained from Medicare-approved suppliers
- Only covered when medically necessary
- Limited to patients with severe diabetic foot conditions
- Requires documentation of foot disease or deformity
- Not covered for general comfort or fashion purposes
- Consult with your primary care physician about medical necessity
- Get a detailed prescription for orthopedic shoes
- Verify coverage with your specific Medicare plan
- Use Medicare-approved medical suppliers
Last updated: 6/15/2025
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- Medicare
- Last Updated
- 6/15/2025
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- Medicare orthopedic shoesdiabetic shoe coverageMedicare foot caremedical footwearMedicare Part B
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