CAM Walking Boot (HCPCS L4361)

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HCPCS L4361

CAM Walking Boot

HCPCS L4361 is a prefabricated pneumatic walking boot (CAM boot). Air cells around the leg hold the foot and ankle steady so a fracture, severe sprain or surgery can heal while you keep walking. We size the boot, show you how to inflate it and adjust the straps.

Used for: Ankle or foot fracture, Severe sprain, After foot surgery

  • Medicare
  • Medicaid
  • Commercial plans
  • No-Fault
  • Workers' Comp
  • Other major insurances

Medicare coverage requirements

Medicare requirements

Medicare LCD L33686, Ankle-Foot/Knee-Ankle-Foot Orthoses, with Policy Article A52457

Covered when ordered for

  • You are ambulatory (able to walk), and
  • You have weakness or deformity of the foot and ankle that needs stabilization for medical reasons, such as after a fracture, severe sprain or surgery, and
  • You have the potential to benefit functionally from the boot

Doctor's note should include

  • The diagnosis and which side, for example ankle or foot fracture, severe sprain, Achilles injury or foot surgery
  • The date and type of the injury or surgery
  • Exam findings and why the foot and ankle need to be immobilized and stabilized
  • That you are ambulatory and able to walk with the boot

Prior authorization

Star DME checks whether Medicare requires prior authorization or a face-to-face visit for this boot before delivery, and submits the request for you if it does.

What we need from your doctor

A prescription and a recent visit note or progress note. Your doctor can fax both to (844) 438-5893, or you can bring them to the store.

What the note should say

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Find out if you're covered

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