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Document Orthosis and DME Management

Use the Orthosis/DME template to dispense and bill durable medical equipment (DME), document orthosis and orthotic planning, and track billable time for the fitting of and training on orthotics, prosthetics, and braces, and for cast application.
  1. Select the Types field.
    The DME Item Types picklist opens and displays a list of DME types.
    DME Item Types picklist

  2. Select the kind of DME items you want to view.
    Items related to the selected DME type appear in the grid.
  3. Select an item from the grid.
    The details relevant to selected item appear in the corresponding fields to the right of the grid.
  4. Indicate a Quantity and if the item is specific to R, L, or B. If one of the options is selected, you will see RT/LT modifiers attached to the CPT code on the Fee Sheet.
    Quantity added to Qty field

  5. If applicable, document Position of Orthosis, Type of prosthesis, and Extremity involved.
  6. Complete additional documentation in the following fields below the grid:
    • Orthotic/Brace Fitting and Training
    • Prosthetic Training
    • Orthotics and/or Prosthetics Management and Training
    • Application of Cast UE
    Fields for additional documentation

  7. Under Orthosis Management, use the checkboxes and fields to capture the Objective, Assessment, and Plan for the orthosis.
    Fields under Orthotic Management section

  8. If applicable, document additional information in Comments.