Ask the Pedorthist

I have a billing question...

Sun, 23 Mar 2025 17:41:31 GMT

What modifier does a pedorthist use in order to bill insurance?

Education and training...

Sun, 24 Nov 2024 19:28:13 GMT

What schools are training aspiring pedorthists? How long are the courses?

A friend lost toes in a mower accident. What are your footwear suggestions?

Sun, 27 Oct 2024 16:07:50 GMT

A friend lost toes in a mower accident. What are your footwear suggestions? Ready made and/or custom. Does he have to come into the store? Are there shoes that are not custom made for partial toe loss? Custom would probably be too expensive or is it at all covered by insurance given the accident? He needs a better solution than Merrells’.

Custom made shoes for lymphedema in the feet

Tue, 15 Oct 2024 17:19:21 GMT

My two year old two-year-old daughter has lymphedema in her feet, causing them to be swollen. Do you have ready-made shoes, or can you make custom shoes to fit her (dress, casual and sneakers)?

Determining the Highest Point of the Arch (HPA)

Mon, 23 Sep 2024 16:15:16 GMT

I would like some to hear comments regarding where the highest point of the arch (HPA) exists relative to the heel and forefoot. I take it that it would be where the navicular tuberosity lies, but this may not be the case; does anyone know this? Now I realize that there is an infinite variation of the actual height of the arch at HPA, but where is this?

If you were to draw a line from the medial 1st met head to the medial heel on a footprint (say a Harris mat), where (approximately) would be the HPA? I have had no success in finding biomechanical literature on this subject. Is there some formula one might adapt from autopsy findings?

Submitted by: Jim Fisher, DPM, Eureka, CA

Better-looking shoes?

Mon, 9 Sep 2024 19:27:34 GMT

Better-looking shoes? I am 36 years old from Israel. I’m playing for Israel national team in amputee football, and i have a limb length of 9 cm in my right leg and structural abnormalities in my feet, from birth. Therefore, all my life I walk with orthopedic leather shoes that I can’t stand them and want to see if someone can make me a better-looking shoes that looks like "Regular" shoes/ “Sports” shoes, and get rid of the traditional one. This is my big dream - to replace these shoes and have much more confidence and maybe also walk better than today, so if you have any idea of who can help me and make shoes that I dream about. Suggestions? I would love to hear from you!

What is the best way?

Mon, 2 Sep 2024 18:22:55 GMT

What is the best way? In dealing with people who would like to have a fitting (take all the free advice and council) and go home and order online?

Rockers for my patients with hallux rigidus…

Fri, 26 Jul 2024 21:15:24 GMT

In prescribing rockers for my patients with hallux rigidus, what features are most important?

Pain in the back of the heel...

Thu, 8 Aug 2024 18:48:12 GMT

I have begun to have pain in back of my heel. Can this be from the shoes and what should I do about it? - Thank you.

Coding & Billing

Wed, 21 Aug 2024 20:09:03 GMT

What codes can a pedorthist bill insurance for an evaluation and fabrication of orthotics?

Currently I am a Canadian Certified Pedorthist and I am wondering...

Sun, 25 Aug 2024 19:08:13 GMT

Currently I am a Canadian Certified Pedorthist and I am wondering; is my certification transferable to the PFA via ABC or BOC? Can I challenge the exams? I have a job opportunity I am looking at but need to be certified in the USA for Pedorthics. Hoping to get some clarity on this...

Benesch Boot

Thu, 15 Aug 2024 19:19:36 GMT

Got a call today from an old friend in O&P. He received an Rx from a doctor for a Benesch Boot… HCPCS Code L3213, Benesch boot, pair, child… If I'm recalling correctly, it's a piece clear of plastic that connects the heels of a pair of leather high top shoes? Similar to a Dennis Brown Splint but shorter. What's your best guess besides the doctor needs to update his knowledge of children's footwear & bracing…and no, Markell didn't have a clue.

Men’s Shoe Recommendations Post-Achilles Tendon Rupture...

Fri, 26 Jul 2024 21:10:17 GMT

What are the best men’s shoe recommendations post-Achilles tendon rupture and repair?

Footwear modalities to make this patient ambulatory!

Fri, 26 Jul 2024 21:13:26 GMT

The foot in the X-ray’s below is a patient that came in and is unable to do surgery due to other health issues. What do our Pedorthists see in this X-ray and how would they make this patient ambulatory without creating new damage or hindering the healing process?

Painful feet in all my shoes...

Fri, 26 Jul 2024 21:14:28 GMT

Often get blisters around my toes, sore arches, sore lower legs. Shoe size 7; not sure of width…

Can a certified pedorthist start their own business?

Fri, 26 Jul 2024 21:18:14 GMT

What do they need to accomplish to start seeing patients?