"A5512 is a valid 2018 HCPCS code for For diabetics only, multiple density insert, direct formed, molded to foot after external heat source of 230 degrees fahrenheit or higher, total contact with patient's foot, including arch, base layer minimum of 1/4 inch material of shore a 35 durometer or 3/16 inch material of shore a 40 durometer (or higher), prefabricated, each or just “Multi den insert direct form” for short, used in Diabetic shoes."
A5512 indicates that to make the diabetic shoe inserts with multiple density or layers( two or more), and produce with 230 degrees fahrenheit(110 degrees centigrade) heat, when people wear it, it can totally support foot and contact with foot. Base layer should be more than 1/4 inch thick at shore a 35 durometer, or 3/16 inch thick at shore a 40 durometter. This is for prefabricated diabetic shoe inserts.
"A5513 is a valid 2018 HCPCS code for For diabetics only, multiple density insert, custom molded from model of patient's foot, total contact with patient's foot, including arch, base layer minimum of 3/16 inch material of shore a 35 durometer or higher), includes arch filler and other shaping material, custom fabricated, each or just “Multi den insert custom mold” for short, used in Diabetic shoes."
A5513 indicates that to make the diabetic shoe inserts with multiple density or layers( two or more), and produce totally according to patient's foot shape, and totaly contact with patient's foot, including arch part. Base layer should be more than 3/16 inch thick at shore a 35 durometter. This is for custom fabricated diabetic shoe inserts.
Plastazote foam is one of the most popular materials for diabetic shoe insoles.
