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Orthodigital device or interdigital wedge

Discussion in 'Australia' started by Ashley Day, Jul 21, 2015.

  1. Ashley Day

    Ashley Day Welcome New Poster


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    Hi all

    I am seeking your advice regarding the billing of orthodigital devices through DVA.

    For many years I have used the code F211-Orthodigital traction device for Otoform K 2-4 digital props. I have recently been informed by DVA that this is not correct.The reasoning: given the cost of an 800g tub of silicone putty + catalyst is $88 that item code is not intended for use for custom moulded silicone putty. Instead the item code F342-Interdigital wedge is the more appropriate code as it more accurately reflects the product used and corresponding fee.

    I disagree with this statement as I believe that the custom moulded silicone putty prop is significantly different and more complex than the I/D wedge. For a start there is 3-4 times the quantity of putty! By the same reasoning DVA will have us billing for simple insoles when making custom orthotics because a sheet of poly is only $39!

    I am interested to know your thoughts regarding these statements and how you use the item codes.

    Cheers
     
  2. Heather J Bassett

    Heather J Bassett Well-Known Member

    Welcome to your first post! Well done!

    DVA!! Good Luck! Interesting what they will and want pay for now?

    Cost verse value - no logic there?

    Look forward to hearing what others are doing!

    Thanks for bringing this up!
     
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