You will be working extremely closely with your Prosthetist during the process of amputation, recovery and receiving your prosthetic limb. The relationship between you and your Prosthetist will be closer than the relationship you will have with most other healthcare providers.
Because of this, it is important for you to seek out various Prosthetists, ask them key questions about how they would treat you, learn about their credentials, reputation, and experience, before selecting a Prosthetist. This choice is not one to take lightly. A prosthesis that is designed and fits INCORRECTLY could actually cause damage and injury to your body to other areas of your body. With the CORRECT design and fit of a well-made prosthesis, your quality of life can be drastically improved.
So what are some key questions to ask yourself before choosing your Prosthetist:
- Are they certified?… If so, by who? (A.B.C. vs. B.O.C.)
- Do they specialize in a specific type of patient or prosthesis?
- Do they seem friendly and knowledgeable?
- Do they offer the newest and most advanced technology on the market?
- When speaking with them, did you feel a connection or a disconnect?
No. Prosthetic & Orthotic Facilities are contracted with insurance companies and are only allowed to bill at the designated and contracted rate. Attempting to attract patients by charging less than the contract rate is not allowed.
Any practitioner who claims that they can “get you a deal” or “get you a cheaper leg” is not only fraudulent, they are also being dishonest. Honesty and ethical behavior are principles we stand by and should be qualities you look for before selecting a particular Prosthetist to design your leg.
Although we have contracts with most insurance companies, if we happen to not have a contract in place with your particular insurance plan, we will make every effort to keep your costs minimal and will attempt to negotiate rates with your insurance company.
For a FREE Pre-Surgical Consultation, click here.
Most amputations will be a patient’s first experience with this type of serious surgical procedure. When talking with our patients and their families, we have found that those who have been able to speak with experienced practitioners before their surgery were mentally and physically well prepared and knew what to expect. It may seem trivial, but knowing what to expect and being able to ask important questions before a scary operation will generally reduce stress, anxiety, and fear.
We have treated enough patients to know how important a Pre-Consultation talk can be and we make it a point to provide this service to any patient or family member who requests it. We also provide a free information packet with a great deal of relevant medical and prosthetic advice to further ease your mind and improve your understanding of the entire process.