COF COF Diabetic & Therapeutic Footwear

Question 1

What is the primary goal of therapeutic footwear for diabetic patients?

Accepted Answer

Reduce pressure points and prevent ulceration

Answer

Improve athletic performance

Answer

Correct skeletal deformities

Answer

Enhance proprioception

Question 2

Which shoe depth is most commonly recommended for diabetic patients with foot deformities?

Accepted Answer

Extra depth

Answer

Standard depth

Answer

Narrow width

Answer

Sandal style

Question 3

Which Medicare program covers therapeutic footwear for qualifying diabetic patients?

Accepted Answer

Medicare Part B — Therapeutic Shoe Bill (Section 4149)

Answer

Medicare Part A

Answer

Medicare Part C only

Answer

Medicare Part D

Question 4

A diabetic patient presents with a Grade 2 Wagner ulcer. What orthotic intervention is most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Total contact insert

Answer

Standard arch support

Answer

Rigid carbon fiber orthosis

Answer

No orthotic — refer to wound care only

Question 5

Which shoe feature is MOST important for a patient with diabetic peripheral neuropathy?

Accepted Answer

Seamless interior lining

Answer

Firm heel counter

Answer

High heel

Answer

Narrow toe box

Question 6

What is the recommended maximum heel height for diabetic therapeutic footwear?

Accepted Answer

¾ inch

Answer

¼ inch

Answer

½ inch

Answer

2 inches