Understanding Your Orthotic Fitter Exam Results

Adhere to policies and procedures in compliance with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations and professional and ethical guidelines (e.g., CMS, HIPPA, FDA, ADA, OSHA, and ABC Code of Professional Responsibility).

After providing a device to a Medicare beneficiary, the fitter must provide any adjustments or repairs without charge for:

1. 90 days
2. 60 days
3. 30 days
4. 120 days

Infection control practices used to prevent transmission of diseases that can be acquired by contact with blood, body fluids, non-intact skin and mucous membranes are referred to as:

1. Contact Isolation
2. Standard (Universal) Precautions
3. Sterile Technique
4. Biohazardous Waste Program

The rules relating to the safe use of potentially hazardous materials in the fabrication of orthoses are under the jurisdiction of the:

1. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
2. Durable Medical Equipment 3edical Administrative Contractor
3. Occupational Safety and Health Administration
4. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services

If the fitter’s facility is designated as a Participating Supplier, this means that:

1. You must accept the Medicare allowable amount as payment in full
2. You do not have to accept the Medicare allowable amount as payment in full
3. You can only collect 80% of the Medicare allowable amount from the patient
4. There is no limit on what you are allowed to charge a Medicare beneficiary