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CMS seeks to exclude certified orthotic fitters

CMS seeks to exclude certified orthotic fitters

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By HME News Staff

Updated Fri August 29, 2014

WASHINGTON - CMS would like to limit the provision of custom fitted prefabricated orthotics to “individuals with specialized training.” The agency defines those individuals as orthotists, physical therapists, occupational therapists, advanced-practical nurses and physicians. Not included on the list: certified orthotic fitters. CMS is accepting comments on the change, published in a recent proposed rule, until Sept. 2.

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