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A5500 - Diab shoe for density insert

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HCPCS Code: A5500
Long Description: For diabetics only, fitting (including follow-up), custom preparation and supply of off-the-shelf depth-inlay shoe manufactured to accommodate multi- density insert(s), per shoe
Short Description: Diab shoe for density insert
Pricing Indicator 1: 38 (Orthotics, prosthetics, prosthetic devices & vision services (price subject to floors and ceilings))
Multiple Pricing Code: A (Not applicable as HCPCS priced under one methodology)
MCM Reference Section Number 1: 2134
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Coverage Code: D (Special coverage instructions apply)
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Berenson-Eggers Type of Service (BETOS) Code: D1F (Orthotic devices)
Type of Service Code 1: J (Diabetic shoes (effective 04/95))
Anesthesia Base Unit Quality: 0
Code Added: 01-01-1995
Action Effective Date: 01-01-2005
Action Code: N (No maintenance for this code)