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2025 Medicare Reimbursement Rates for Diabetic Shoes and Inserts

By Billy Kanter, CPED On January 14, 2025

2025 Medicare Reimbursement Rates for Diabetic Shoes and Inserts

The 2025 reimbursement rates have been released! We have provided the 2025 vs. 2024 A5500, A5512 and A5514 rates, as well as the...

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Why You Need to See a Podiatrist for Diabetic Foot Care

By Billy Kanter, CPED On February 9, 2024

Why You Need to See a Podiatrist for Diabetic Foot Care

For people with diabetes, feet deserve more than a glance and a quick scrub in the shower. They demand meticulous attention,...

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By Billy Kanter, CPED On July 20, 2022

Tips for Dealing With Plantar Fasciitis

Diabetes isn’t exactly a walk in the park, and one of the most difficult symptoms to deal with is plantar fasciitis. Plantar...

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Toe Plug vs. Toe Filler: What’s the Difference?

By Lindsey Kanter, RDN On April 6, 2022

Toe Plug vs. Toe Filler: What’s the Difference?

In our industry, toe plugs and toe fillers are frequently mixed up. Reading Medicare definitions can not only lead to confusion,...

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Tags: Diabetic Shoes, Anodyne Blog, Practitioner,

By Lindsey Kanter, RDN On March 4, 2022

Women's and Men's Diabetic Slippers

Introducing The Open Back Slipper!

Featuring an open-back for easy donning/doffing and a hook and loop closure to allow for a...

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By Lindsey Kanter, RDN On January 17, 2022

Best Diabetic Boot for Women

Introducing The Women's No. 89 Trail Hiker!

All-terrain stability meets all-condition comfort in this lightweight, water...

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Medicare Shoe Coverage – Diabetic Shoes (A Codes) vs. Orthopedic Shoes (L Codes)

By Billy Kanter, CPED On December 2, 2021

Medicare Shoe Coverage – Diabetic Shoes (A Codes) vs. Orthopedic Shoes (L Codes)

CGS recently released some updates to the coverage provisions for those beneficiaries of shoes, inserts, and shoe modifications...

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Anodyne's New 2021 Diabetic Shoe Styles for Women and Men

By Lindsey Kanter, RDN On April 12, 2021

Anodyne's New 2021 Diabetic Shoe Styles for Women and Men

Anodyne's new 2021 diabetic shoe styles for women and men have arrived!

After many iterations and samples, our new 2021 styles...

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Diabetic Inserts: What's the difference between the A5513 & A5514 HCPCS billing codes?

By Billy Kanter, CPED On February 3, 2021

Diabetic Inserts: What's the difference between the A5513 & A5514 HCPCS billing codes?

The A5514 HCPCS code went live on 1/1/2019 after the temporary K0903 was “cross walked” into a permanent A code. However, since...

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Practitioner Strategies to Increase Diabetic Shoe Patient Compliance

By Billy Kanter, CPED On January 25, 2021

Practitioner Strategies to Increase Diabetic Shoe Patient Compliance

There have been thousands of articles written, and many case studies conducted on diabetic foot treatments. We obviously know,...

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Best Shoes for Chronic Ankle Instability and Hallux Rigidus

By Billy Kanter, CPED On January 13, 2021

Best Shoes for Chronic Ankle Instability and Hallux Rigidus

Are you wondering what the best shoes are for your feet? Do you suffer from ankle instability or hallux rigidus? It can be...

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Updates to the Therapeutic Shoes for Persons with Diabetes LCD

By Billy Kanter, CPED On December 22, 2020

Updates to the Therapeutic Shoes for Persons with Diabetes LCD

In case you did not attend, there was a webinar held by CGS reviewing the updates to the Therapeutic Shoes for Persons with...

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By Lindsey Kanter, RDN On December 16, 2020

Diabetic Scotcheroo Dessert Recipe

These healthier scotcheroos are made with all natural peanut butter, sugar and coconut oil. This diabetic scotcheroo dessert...

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By Lindsey Kanter, RDN On November 19, 2020

Beginner's Guide - How to Meal Prep

When you hear the words "meal prep" do you immediately think rigid, boring, and overwhelming? Meal prepping can be a great way...

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By Lindsey Kanter, RDN On November 11, 2020

Fitting Tips for Diabetic Shoes (A5500)

It’s important to note that all shoe manufacturers use their own lasts to construct their footwear. As a result, the continuity...

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By Lindsey Kanter, RDN On November 2, 2020

Diabetic Shoes - Closeout Styles

We’re extremely excited to announce that we’re going to release 4-6 new styles in early 2021; and in order to make room for...

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American Board of Orthotics and Prosthetics Accredited Webinars

By Lindsey Kanter, RDN On October 5, 2020

American Board of Orthotics and Prosthetics Accredited Webinars

American Board of Orthotics and Prosthetics Accredited Webinars -

Anodyne has launched American Board of Orthotics and...

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Tags: Medicare Paperwork, Practitioner, Online Webinars

Anodyne's Marketing Materials for Practitioners

By Lindsey Kanter, RDN On September 1, 2020

Anodyne's Marketing Materials for Practitioners

Did you know we provide all collateral materials free of charge? Or...are you wondering what "collateral materials" even are?!...

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Tags: Medicare Paperwork, Practitioner

Anodyne Custom Insert Scanner App Update

By Lindsey Kanter, RDN On August 21, 2020

Anodyne Custom Insert Scanner App Update

The newest iteration of our 3D foot scanning app using the Structure Scanner by Occipital is here. Having been at the forefront...

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Tags: Anodyne Scanner, Practitioner, Custom Inserts

Custom Orthopedic Inserts for Diabetic Shoes

By Billy Kanter, CPED On July 6, 2020

Custom Orthopedic Inserts for Diabetic Shoes

With our full service laboratory, we have the capability of providing a 100% custom, accommodative product. Feet come in all...

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Tags: Practitioner, Custom Inserts, Patient

By Billy Kanter, CPED On June 19, 2020

CGS MEDICARE APP - Updated!

CGS Medicare App is updated! Download it now for LCD’s, Fee Schedules, CMS news and MORE, right at your fingertips!

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Tags: Diabetic Shoes, Practitioner

By Billy Kanter, CPED On June 10, 2020

Patients and Primary Care Provider Tips

Are your referring physicians slow to respond to paperwork requests for diabetic shoes…or not responding at all? It can be a...

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Tags: Diabetic Shoes, Medicare Paperwork, Practitioner

Updated Standard Documentation Requirements (SDR)

By Billy Kanter, CPED On May 4, 2020

Updated Standard Documentation Requirements (SDR)

Effective 1/1/20, CMS updated Standard Documentation Requirements (SDR) Article A55426 attached to the Therapeutic Shoes for...

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Tags: Diabetic Shoes, Medicare Paperwork, Practitioner

By Billy Kanter, CPED On April 5, 2020

DME MACs and Portals

Learn how and why to sign-up on the webpages that each of the DME MACs have setup to assist Podiatrists and DME suppliers!

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Tags: Diabetic Shoes, Medicare Paperwork, Practitioner

Internet-Based PECOS for Medicare Supplier Enrollment Simplified!

By Billy Kanter, CPED On March 11, 2020

Internet-Based PECOS for Medicare Supplier Enrollment Simplified!

Learn how to use internet-based PECOS for Medicare supplier enrollment with 3 simple steps!

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Tags: Diabetes Blog, Medicare Paperwork, Practitioner

By Billy Kanter, CPED On February 26, 2020

Why Diabetic Foot Exams Are Important

Providers, are you educating your patient with reminders? Patients, are you getting reminders? Below is why diabetic foot exams...

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Tags: Diabetic Foot Care, Diabetic Shoes, Practitioner,

By Billy Kanter, CPED On January 21, 2020

Document, document, document...

Document, document, document...get paid and stay paid 2020!

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By Billy Kanter, CPED On December 26, 2019

Patient Reminder Postcard

Ensure your patients receive new shoes yearly with an Anodyne reminder postcard!

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By Billy Kanter, CPED On November 25, 2019

Medicare Provider Alert

CONTINUE TO GET PAID AFTER JANUARY 1 2020……

Do not wait. Update your patients' records and use Medicare Beneficiary identifiers...

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Tags: Diabetic Shoes, Medicare Paperwork, Practitioner

Medicare Billing and Compliance Paperwork Help for Diabetic Shoes and Inserts

By Billy Kanter, CPED On October 11, 2019

Medicare Billing and Compliance Paperwork Help for Diabetic Shoes and Inserts

A challenge with billing therapeutic shoes/inserts for diabetic patients’ is obtaining proper paperwork from the physician, as...

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Tags: Diabetic Shoes, Medicare Paperwork, Practitioner

By Lindsey Kanter, RDN On July 13, 2018

The Most Satisfying Snack

Happy Friday everyone! I hope you all some fun plans in store for the weekend, whether that means going out with friends or...

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Podiatry Management: Profiles in Excellence 2018

By Lindsey Kanter, RDN On July 9, 2018

Podiatry Management: Profiles in Excellence 2018

We are incredibly thankful to be featured in Podiatry Management's Profiles in Excellence 2018.

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3D Foot Scanner for Custom Orthotics Insoles vs. Foam Impressions

By Lindsey Kanter, RDN On July 2, 2018

3D Foot Scanner for Custom Orthotics Insoles vs. Foam Impressions

Exactly what is our “3D Foot Scanner?”

Anodyne has raised the bar in terms of custom inserts/orthotics and diabetic footwear....

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Tags: Diabetic Foot Care, Diabetic Shoes, Anodyne Blog,

By Billy Kanter, CPED On April 27, 2017

Best Shoes for Bunions and Hammertoes

Feet come in all different shapes and sizes. When you mix in all the different foot ailments, bunions, hammertoes, edema, etc.,...

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How to Take Foot Impressions for Fitting Custom Orthotic Insoles

By Billy Kanter, CPED On April 19, 2017

How to Take Foot Impressions for Fitting Custom Orthotic Insoles

How to properly cast a patient using a foam impression box for custom diabetic insoles is important because it allows us at...

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Tags: Diabetic Foot Care, Practitioner

Shoe Inserts for Toe Amputations: When Does a Patient Need a Toe Filler?

By Billy Kanter, CPED On April 12, 2017

Shoe Inserts for Toe Amputations: When Does a Patient Need a Toe Filler?

Typically, the type of patient that requires a toe filler is high risk. You must take extreme care in providing and monitoring...

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Tags: Diabetic Foot Care, Practitioner

Steps to Heat Mold A5512 Diabetic Inserts

By Billy Kanter, CPED On April 5, 2017

Steps to Heat Mold A5512 Diabetic Inserts

Properly fitting A5512 heat moldable inserts is not super difficult, but is extremely important in ensuring the best possible...

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Tags: Diabetic Foot Care, Practitioner

By Billy Kanter, CPED On March 2, 2017

What Food is Good For Your Feet?

Food for thought. No. Food for feet! Did you know there are a few different foods can actually affect the health of your feet in...

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Tags: Diabetic Foot Care, Practitioner, Patient,

By Billy Kanter, CPED On July 22, 2016

Fitting Shoes for Children

Having properly fitting footwear is important for everyone, and especially important for a developing child. Boy's feet typically...

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The Anodyne Scanner: The Future of Custom Orthotics

By Billy Kanter, CPED On May 12, 2016

The Anodyne Scanner: The Future of Custom Orthotics

Historically, custom orthotics/inserts were made by taking a slipper cast or foam impression of a patient’s foot. Plaster would...

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Tags: Diabetes Awareness, Diabetic Foot Care, Anodyne Scanner,

By Billy Kanter, CPED On May 2, 2016

Fitting Tips for Diabetic Shoes

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