Medicare and Therapeutic Shoes for Diabetics
If you have diabetes and are researching Medicare therapeutic shoes or inserts, this page gives you a simple starting point and then points you to our complete Pedors Medicare Therapeutic Shoes Guide.
What are Medicare therapeutic shoes?
Medicare Part B may cover therapeutic shoes and inserts for some people with diabetes and severe diabetes-related foot disease when specific requirements are met.
This benefit is often referred to as the Therapeutic Shoes for Persons with Diabetes program, or TSD.
What you may need to discuss with your healthcare professional
Your doctor, podiatrist, pedorthist, wound care specialist or other qualified professional may need to consider your foot health, diabetes care, footwear needs and documentation.
- Whether you meet Medicare therapeutic footwear requirements
- Whether you have diabetes-related foot findings that should be documented
- Whether depth shoes, inserts or shoe modifications may be appropriate
- Who should prescribe, fit and supply the footwear
- Whether Pedors styles may be suitable for your feet
Visit the Complete Medicare Therapeutic Shoes Guide
Our complete guide explains how the Medicare therapeutic footwear pathway works, who may qualify, which professionals may be involved, PDAC coding information, questions to ask, and how to request a free Pedors Therapeutic Footwear Information Catalog.
Visit the Complete Guide →Why Pedors may be worth discussing
Pedors shoes are designed for people who struggle to fit comfortably into ordinary footwear. Many Pedors styles feature stretch uppers, extra depth, soft linings and a wide range of widths, including very wide options.
Many Pedors styles have also been reviewed by PDAC and assigned therapeutic footwear billing codes used within the Medicare Therapeutic Shoes for Persons with Diabetes program.
Ready to learn more?
Visit the full Pedors Medicare Therapeutic Shoes Guide and request a free catalog to bring to your next appointment.
Go to the Full Guide →Disclaimer: This page is for general educational purposes only and is not medical, legal, billing or insurance advice. Medicare coverage depends on current Medicare rules, documentation, practitioner involvement, supplier requirements and your individual situation. Please consult your healthcare professional and Medicare-enrolled supplier for guidance.
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