Does Medicare cover the cost of Diabetic Shoes?
A Medicare does reimburse for, or authorize the coverage of Diabetic shoes, if the shoes are fitted to your feet by a Pedorthist. Most cases involve “heat molding” the shoe or insert to your feet such that the foot condition is treated properly. Even with this personal fitting, the shoes must be prescribed by a qualified physician treating a foot condition resulting from Diabetes. In addition, the person fitting and providing the shoes must be approved by Medicare and must be a Medicare provider in order to properly bill for the product. Medicare will cover 1 pair of shoes and 3 pairs of inserts per calendar year. Patients seeking Medicare coverage of shoes are usually diagnosed with peripheral neuropathy.
