Current Pedorthics | March-April 2018 | Vol.50, Issue 2 | Page 27

RISKY BUSINESS? BY RONI PIDCOCK I t seems that in 2017 our industry saw audits on billing for items provided to Medicare patients continue to flourish. Providing shoes and orthoses to these beneficiaries seems to have become quite a risky move that can not only lead to a claim being denied but can also result in reviews or audits from any one of CMS' contractors. The wise pedorthist prepares for these audits and so will have a much easier time navigating through them successfully. Current Pedorthics | March/April 2018 25