For Medicare Provider companies, the certification requirements vary from state to state.  It is recommended that Medicare Providers who would like to provide back braces, contact their Accreditation company to determine the certification requirements. Innovate, Inc. provides personalized telephone training, resulting in a Training Certificate. 

One of the following indications must be met:
●  To reduce pain by restricting mobility of the trunk; or
●  To facilitate healing following an injury to the spine or related soft tissues; or
●  To facilitate healing following a surgical procedure on the spine or related soft tissue; or
●  To otherwise support weak spinal muscles and/or a deformed spine.
 

If a patient is qualified, they may receive the following items:

• The Rx sent to the Physician should provide the options of different back braces.  It is the responsibility of the Dr. to determine the appropriate back brace for their patient.
• 1 Cybertech Back Brace - Includes Brace & Appropriate Panels (1 unit every 5 years)

There are specific Medicare education and certification qualifications required to provide diabetic shoes.  In most of the states the only requirement is to have a Manufacturers Certificate.  Innovate, Inc. sells a Fitter Training course that results in a Dr Zen Manufacturer Certificate.  The other states (FL, AR, OH, IL, OK, TX, etc) may require the fitter to be a Pedorthist - these states will not accept a Manufacturers certificate.  If you are considering providing shoes, contact your Accreditation company to determine the certification requirements.

Manufacturer Certificate

Innovate, Inc. offers a Self-study Fitter Training course that can be sent via Email along with a short test.  The entire program takes less than 6 hours to complete.  Upon successful submission of the test, a Dr Zen Manufacturers Certificate will be issued that can be used for those states that will accept it.  Call your Accreditation company to determine if the manufacturer certificate will satisfy your State requirement.

The following criteria must be met:
●  The patient has diabetes mellitus (ICD-9 diagnosis codes 250.00-250.93), is eligible for Medicare benefits; and

The patient has one of the following conditions:
●  Previous amputation of the other foot, or part of either foot, or
●  History of previous foot ulceration of either foot,, or
●  Previous amputation of the other foot, or part of either foot, or
●  History of pre-ulcerative calluses of either foot, or
●  Peripheral neuropathy with evidence of callus formation of either foot or
●  Foot deformity of either foot or
●  Poor circulation in either foot
 

If a patient is qualified, they may receive the following items:

• One Pair of Therapeutic Shoes
• Three Pairs of Custom or Pre-Fabricated Inserts (Per Calendar Year)

Medicare does not require any education or certification to provide these products.  If you are considering providing ED Vacuum Devices, contact your Accreditation company to determine the certification requirements.

The following indication must be met:
●  Patient has to have been treated for Erectile Dysfunction by their Physician
 

If a patient is qualified, they may receive the following items:

• Any of the 3 Encore Revive Devices - Deluxe Combo, Battery, or Manual
• 1 Unit every 5 years

Medicare does not require any education or certification to provide these products.  As of April 1, 2011, Medicare declassified the code (E0217) for this product line and NO longer reimburse for it.

Most Private Insurance companies are continuing to reimburse for this product line for workmen's compensation and personal injury protection needs.

The following indication must be met:
●  To relieve pain and improve circulation
 

If a patient is qualified, they may receive the following items:

• VITALWEAR System - Includes System and 1 Wrap (1 unit every 5 years)