FROM
THE
PRESIDENT
CHRIS COSTANTINI
PFA President
[email protected]
ABOUT PFA
The Pedorthic Footcare Association
(PFA), founded in 1958, is the not-for-
profit professional association which
represents the interests of the certified
and/or licensed pedorthist and
supports the pedorthic profession
at large.
Through PFA’s efforts, pedorthics –
the management and treatment of
conditions of the foot, ankle, and lower
extremities requiring fitting,
fabricating, and adjusting of pedorthic
devices – is a well-established allied
health profession which makes an
invaluable contribution to public
health.
MISSION
Hello Everyone! PFA’s mission is to enhance the
It would seem that CMS has had a very busy few
months. They have released a couple of documents that
have significant impact on pedorthic practitioners. PFA
fought for inclusion of inserts created directly from
digital scans in the types of devices that are eligible for
reimbursement when properly dispensed to Medicare
Beneficiaries. In response, CMS created a new defini-
tion in the regulations regarding this and a new HCPCS
code (K0903) was established. PFA continues to fight for
increased reimbursement for this code and all HCPCS
codes relating to pedorthics. Additionally, CMS released
an updated DMEPOS Final Rule on Quality Standards. credentialed providers of lower
effectiveness and efficiency of
extremity pedorthic modalities through
education; increase the demand for
services through marketing; and
promote the right to practice through
government affairs activities.
Pedorthic Footcare Association
PO Box 72184
Albany, GA 31708-2184
phone (229) 389-3440
fax (888) 563-0945
email [email protected]
Link on PFA's Website:
http://www.pedorthics.org/?page=DMEPOS_JAN
Along with the significant documentation require-
ments that have been in them for some time now, CMS
added language to cover the new insert for patients with
diabetes. We are working hard to influence the decisions
that affect all of our practices and be sure pedorthists are
included in future legislation.
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