A5506 Diabetic shoe with off set heel
Also known as: diabetic offset heel shoe, elevated heel diabetic shoe
Diabetic shoe with offset or elevated heel design to reduce pressure on heel structures and accommodate heel deformities.
In Plain Language
diabetic shoe with special heel design; offset heel shoe for diabetics
Clinical Context
Beneficial for patients with diabetes experiencing heel ulcers, Haglund's deformity, or posterior heel pain. The offset design reduces direct pressure on the heel contact point.
RVU Information
CPT A5506 does not have a physician work RVU assigned by CMS. This is typical for supply, drug, and equipment codes — reimbursement is based on Average Sales Price (ASP), fee schedules, or payer contracts rather than the RVU system.
Billing & Documentation
HCPCS A-codes cover medical supplies, equipment, and transport services. Documentation must establish medical necessity and include a physician order. For durable medical equipment (DME), a Certificate of Medical Necessity (CMN) or detailed written order may be required.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code A5506?
CPT A5506 (Diabetic shoe with off set heel) is a A Codes code. Diabetic shoe with offset or elevated heel design to reduce pressure on heel structures and accommodate heel deformities.
Does Medicare cover A5506?
Medicare coverage for A5506 depends on medical necessity and applicable Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs). Beneficial for patients with diabetes experiencing heel ulcers, Haglund's deformity, or posterior heel pain. The offset design reduces direct pressure on the heel contact point. A physician order is typically required.
When is CPT A5506 used?
Beneficial for patients with diabetes experiencing heel ulcers, Haglund's deformity, or posterior heel pain. The offset design reduces direct pressure on the heel contact point.
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