Medicare Resources

Dr. Comfort's "Check 7" Guide includes instructions and forms you can use to navigate the process and manage documentation. Be prepared for audits with "Check 7".

These letters from PDAC (formerly SADMERC) verify our products are approved by Medicare. There are individual letters for each shoe style and for our diabetic inserts.

This download shows Medicare reimbursement rates for diabetic footwear codes, along with examples

A letter from CIGNA that Suppliers can send to Primary Care Physicians (PCP's) with the Statement of Certifying Physician that explains the PCP's documentation responsibilities. Updated 4/5/23.

This 19-page document outlines CMS’s business and product service requirements for suppliers.

This is a sample of the Delivery Receipt and Authorization form required for Medicare reimbursed diabetic footwear.

Medicare requires Suppliers keep a Beneficiary Complaint Log for any patient complaints regarding their diabetic footwear.

Medicare requires all patients receiving Medicare reimbursed DME, including diabetic footwear, receive a copy of the 30 DMEPOS Supplier Standards.

A letter from NHIC that Suppliers can send to Primary Care Physicians (PCP's) with the Statement of Certifying Physician that explains the PCP's documentation responsibilities. Updated 3/10.

This Documentation Checklist from CGS outlines the documentation processes and explains the details of recent Medicare changes in documentation requirements.

Use this letter from CIGNA to help explain to PCP's their "legal responsibility" to reply to requests for CMN's and other documentation requests.

Dr. Comfort adheres to the AdvaMed Code of Ethics.

Information for Medicare Fee-For-Service Health Care Professionals

Our "Dear Doctor" brochure is designed to help you obtain the Primary Care Physician's notes. Give this brochure to your patient, instruct them to have their PCP complete the forms and provide the proper documents.