Alberta Health AADL Approved Product List - Orthotic Benefits

Alberta Health
AADL Approved Product List - Orthotic Benefits
Pricing effective April 1, 2014
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AADL Manual O - Orthotics Approved Product List
General Information
Functional Outcomes
100
Restrict range of motion of a joint to reduce/prevent the need for surgical or medical treatment
101
Restrict range of motion of a joint to reduce/control tone or spasticity
102
Control spinal deformity (e.g., scoliosis)
103
Protection of a body part (e.g., helmet)
104
Improve function by providing stability of the joint
105
Improve function by positioning body part for activities of daily living
106
Improve function by assisting muscle weakness
107
Improve function by enabling lying, sitting, and standing (likely the more disabled client)
108
Improve function by enabling walking and/or increased walking efficiency/endurance
109
Facilitate healing of a body part
110
Reduce pain (e.g., arthritis-related)
111
Support soft tissue (e.g., hernia)
112
Repairs
Generic Pricing Procedure
Use the AADL Generic Calculator to determine the AADL price for a generic catalogue number.
Procedure
1. Enter the catalogue number and verify the product description is correct.
2. Enter the manufacturer invoice cost for the component into the calculator. Do not include shipping costs,
exchange or any other cost. The cost used for generic catalogue number must be the manufacturer's invoice cost
only. The calculator will automatically add mark-up, shipping and labour costs.
3. Enter manufacturer name and part number as indicated.
4. Copy and paste the calculation into the Benefit Note on E-Business.
5. Costs over the indicated maxmimum are indicated in the calculator and are considered an upgrade.
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Spinal Orthoses
Qty. / Freq.
Cat. No.
AADL Price
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Cervical Spine Procedures
Physician Prescription Required
C.O.
1 CO Per 2 Years
2 or 4 poster C.O. designs - custom fitted, e.g. U.S.M.C. or equivalent
O092
$428.61 Each
Aspen
O098
$244.14 Each
Custom Made - Molded to patient model, cervical and thoracic control (Minerva
type)
O166
$2,653.84 Each
Custom Made - molded to patient model, cervical and thoracic control (Minerva
type) plus interface
O168
$2,671.59 Each
Molded to patient model
O088
$897.57 Each
Prefabricated C.O. which requires custom fitting (e.g. Philadelphia or
thermoplastic designs or equivalent)
O084
$258.56 Each
With cervical and upper thoracic control, custom fitted(e.g. S.O.M.I. vest or
equivalent)
O091
$817.03 Each
With occipital/mandibular supports with thoracic extensionsfor increased
cervical control, custom-fitted (e.g. S.O.M.I., Fi-way, La-cal, Guilford or
equivalent)
O090
$391.76 Each
O495
$75.73 Each
O300
$408.83 Each
Cervical Orthosis Replacement Liner
1 Liner Per 12 Months
After 6 months
Hensinger Head Support
1 Head Support Per 2 Years
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Thoracic Orthoses
Pectus Brace
1 Thoracic Brace Per 2 Years
O342
$1,131.59 Each
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Spinal Orthosis - Rigid - Anterior Control
Physician Prescription Required
Cruciform Hyperextension Orthosis
Custom Fitted (Cash or equivalent)
1 Spinal Orthosis Per 2 Years
Hyperextension orthosis
Custom Fitted (Jewitt or equivalent)
1 Spinal Orthosis Per 2 Years
Custom Made
O119
$608.80 Each
O117
$651.66 Each
O121
$1,532.84 Each
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Spinal Orthosis - Rigid - Antero-Posterior Control
Physician Prescription Required
California ECO Spinal Orthosis
1 Spinal Orthosis Per 2 Years
O193
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Spinal Orthoses
Qty. / Freq.
Cat. No.
AADL Price
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Spinal Orthosis - Rigid - Antero-Posterior Control
Physician Prescription Required
Knight Orthosis or Equivalent
Custom Fitted (no lat. Uprights)
1 Spinal Orthosis Per 2 Years
Taylor Orthosis or Equivalent
Custom Fitted
1 Spinal Orthosis Per 2 Years
Custom Made
O101
$453.26 Each
O100
$540.19 Each
O103
$1,136.84 Each
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Spinal Orthosis - Rigid - Antero-Posterior and Lateral Control
Physician Prescription Required
1 Spinal Orthosis Per 2 Years
Knight Orthosis
Custom Fitted (Kydex or equivalent thermplastic design)
O131
$475.66 Each
O130
$507.02 Each
O135
$1,404.14 Each
O106
$493.58 Each
O105
$453.26 Each
No additions
Knight Orthosis or Equivalent
Custom Fitted (conventional design)
1 Spinal Orthosis Per 2 Years
Custom Made (conventional design)
1 Spinal Orthosis Per 2 Years
Taylor-Knight Orthosis
Custom Fitted (Kydex chairback or equivalent thermoplastic design)
No additions
Taylor-Knight Orthosis or Equivalent
Custom Fitted (conventional design)
1 Spinal Orthosis Per 2 Years
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Spinal Orthosis - Rigid - Postero-Lateral Control
Physician Prescription Required
Williams flexion orthosis
Custom Made
1 Spinal Orthosis Per 2 Years
O145
$1,639.27 Each
No addition
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Additions to Rigid Spinal Orthoses
Not for Kydex orthoses O120, O131, O106, or Williams orthosis O145.
Bariatric Option
1 Bariatric Option Per 2 Years
O497
$233.00 Each
O150
$178.98 Each
O152
$134.73 Each
O148
$167.11 Each
Client is 100 lb. over normal weight or over 275 lb. Must indicated criteria in EBusiness Benefit Note.
Corset front
As opposed to apron front
1 Addition Per 2 Years
Full corset
As opposed to apron front
1 Addition Per 2 Years
Sub-Clavicular Extensions
For rotary control
1 Addition Per 2 Years
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Spinal Orthoses
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Cat. No.
AADL Price
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Total Contact T.L.S.O. (Body Jacket)
Physician Prescription Required
May be provided to a client who has had a spinal fracture or surgical intervention, when the orthotic is required for
discharge from a general hospital. Must indicate clinical rationale in E-Business Benefit Note.
Boston Jacket
Custom made from cast
1 Spinal Orthosis Per 2 Years
O215
$1,736.54 Each
Custom made from measurement
O506
$1,259.77 Each
Soft - Stock
O505
$1,198.73 Each
O213
$1,762.89 Each
Custom from measurement
O211
$1,666.67 Each
Stock custom fitted
O218
$1,677.87 Each
O219
$1,292.60 Each
O123
$2,379.77 Each
Molded antero-posterior design with interface
O125
$2,525.12 Each
Molded to patient model
O122
$2,246.20 Each
Molded to patient model with interface
O124
$2,391.73 Each
Posterior, Anterior shell only with corset or equivalent front
O127
$1,789.90 Each
Scoliosis procedure - Molded to patient model with interface
O220
$2,571.68 Each
Boston Orthosis
Custom from cast
1 Spinal Orthosis Per 2 Years
Boston Overlap Orthosis or Equivalent
Molded to patient
1 Spinal Orthosis Per 2 Years
T.L.S.O.
Molded antero-posterior design
1 Spinal Orthosis Per 2 Years
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C.T.L.S.O. - Milwaukee
Physician Prescription Required
Complete Milwaukee Orthosis
Initial
1 Spinal Orthosis Per 2 Years
O188
$3,284.44 Each
Kyphosis pad
O192
$163.28 Each
Lumbar pad
O194
$82.86 Each
Sternal pad
O198
$120.54 Each
O214
$1,776.12 Each
No additions
Replacement Parts for Milwaukee Orthosis
Skirt
Replacement only, molded to patient model
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Spinal Orthoses
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Cat. No.
AADL Price
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Helmet
Criteria
Must be required for daily use in cases of self-abusive behaviour, seizure disorder, and protect/facilitate healing of
chronic wounds or cranial defects. Must indicate criteria in E-Business Benefit Note.
1 Helmet Per 2 Years
Custom Fitted Helmet
A modular helmet system requiring measurement, modification of modular parts
and assembly, based on DANMAR helmet.
O051
$1,184.32 Each
O053
$1,494.39 Each
Orthotist must in E-Business Benefit Note indicate why commercial (e.g.
bicycle, mountain climbing, etc.) helmets are inadequate.
1 Helmet Per 2 Years
Helmet Molded to Patient Model.
Helmet made with high temperature hermoplastic with liner.
Orthotist must in E-Business Benefit Note indicate why commercial (e.g.
bicycle, mountain climbing, etc.) helmets are inadequate.
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Lower Extremity Orthoses
Qty. / Freq.
Cat. No.
AADL Price
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Hip Abduction Control
Physician Prescription Required
Dennis Brown Plate
1 Hip Abduction Control
Orthosis Per 2 Years
O306
$224.17 Each
O241
$2,134.39 Each
O235
$722.85 Each
Custom Fitted (Von Rosen or equivalent)
O237
$366.24 Each
Custom Made (Von Rosen or equivalent)
O238
$748.10 Each
O233
$545.85 Each
1 Hip Abduction Control
Orthosis Per 2 Years
Pelvic control, adjustable hip motion control, thigh cuffs (Rancho Hip Action
Design)
Dynamic Brace
Static Adjustable
1 Hip Abduction Control
Orthosis Per 2 Years
Custom Fitted (Ilfield design)
Static Foam or Thermoplastic Design
Static Pelvic Band or Spreader Bar
1 Hip Abduction Control
Orthosis Per 2 Years
1 Hip Abduction Control
Orthosis Per 2 Years
Custom Fitted - with thigh cuffs
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Torsion Control
Physician Prescription Required
Pelvic Band/Belt
With bilateral rotation straps
1 Pelvic Band/Belt Per 2 Years
O294
$519.99 Each
With torsion cables and ball bearing hip joints, bilateral cable usage
O298
$1,261.84 Each
With torsion cables and ball bearing hip joints, unilateral cable usage hip joints,
unilateral cable usage
O297
$868.79 Each
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Abduction and Rotation Control
Physician Prescription Required
Atlanta or Scottish-Rite Trilateral Orthosis
SWASH
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Orthosis Per 2 Years
O305
$2,107.68 Each
O242
$1,835.04 Each
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Lower Extremity Orthoses
Qty. / Freq.
Cat. No.
AADL Price
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Knee Hyperextension Orthoses
Physician Prescription Required
Criteria
Required for 6 months and longer, for full-time activities of daily living and/or full-time activities at work. Full-time is
defined as a minimum of 6 hours per day, every day.
Must indicate clinicial condition in E-Business Benefit Note.
Camp CHECK
Custom fit hyperextension control knee orthosis
1 KO Per 4 Years
Swedish Knee Orthosis
Standard
1 KO Per 4 Years
With hinge
O317
$804.65 Each
O253
$274.08 Each
O260
$392.63 Each
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Knee Orthosis to Prevent Knee Flexion
Physician Prescription Required
Criteria
Required for 6 months and longer, for full-time activities of daily living and/or full-time activities at work. Full-time is
defined as a minimum of 6 hours per day, every day.
Must indicate clinical condition in E-Business Benefit Notes (example: failed knee replacement or knee fusion).
Prescriber must be one of the following specialist physicians: orthopedics, physiatry, rheumatology, geriatrics.
Total Contact Cylinder Orthosis
High temp. thermoplastics, molded to patient model
1 KO Per 4 Years
Low temp. thermoplastics, molded directly to patient
O257
$1,024.40 Each
O256
$559.70 Each
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Dynamic Knee Extension Assist Orthoses
Criteria
Must be used for maintaining or increasing range of motion at the knee for clients with chronic flexion contractures.
Clients are typically diagnosed with neuromuscular conditions (CP, Stroke) and are must not be candidates for
serial casting due to practical limitations of this option (swelling, access to service).
The benefit cannot be provided to clients that require post-op ROM braces for short-term.
Must indicate criteria in E-Business Benefit Note.
Dynamic Knee Extension Assist Orthoses
1 KO Per 4 Years
O550
$842.65 Each
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Knee Joints for Custom Made Knee Orthosis or KAFO
Adjustible Extension Ring Lock
Becker 1006
1 Per Upright Per 2 Years
Automatic Spring Lever
Becker 1003
1 Per Upright Per 2 Years
Generic Knee Joint
2 Knee Joints Per 2 Years
O391
$349.84 Each
O379
$322.31 Each
N699
$468.58 Max. Each
See generic pricing procedure
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Cat. No.
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Knee Joints for Custom Made Knee Orthosis or KAFO
Generic Knee Joint - For One Joint
2 Knee Joints Per 2 Years
N303
$468.50 Max. Each
For generic custom made stabilizing knee brace for failed total knee
replacements, neurological deficits (defined by prescription), quadriceps
weakness, knee extension greater than 10 degrees where no neurological
condition exists (patellectomy).
See Generic Pricing Procedure
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Unloading Knee Orthoses
Criteria
Must be required for 6 months and longer, for full-time activities of daily living and/or full-time activities at work.
Full-time activity is defined as a minimum of 6 hours per day, every day.
Must haave severe valgus or varus deformity and joint space narrowing.
Prescriber
Must be one of the following specialist physicians: orthopedics, physiatry, rheumatology, geriatrics, neurology,
pediatrics.
Prescriptions from other physicians will only be accepted if accompanied by an x-ray report indicating moderate or
severe osteoarthritis.
AADL will provide funding for "minor or mild" OA or degenerative changes, if the Orthotist documents that
unloading or realignment of the joint resulted in a functional pain relief (improved ambulation). Realignment can
be demonstrated by an off-the-shelf bracing trial or taping techniques. The outcome must be document in the EBusiness Benefit Note.
Clients must be offered a choice of unloading knee braces to address their assessed medical need at or below
AADL's maximum contribution of $1610.12. Total price of the knee brace requires a procedure price and a knee
brace price.
"Upgrade" indicates a product whose cost exceeds the AADL maximum contribution, any additional cost is a client's
choice and responsibility.
CFAB (Custom) Unloading Knee Orthosis
Bregg Fusion OA Custom
1 KO Per 4 Years
O110
$993.95 Each
Generation II Unloader XT
O531
$957.91 Each
Generic CFAB (Custom) - Canadian Origin
N730
$957.91 Max. Each
N732
$909.95 Max. Each
O554
$812.31 Each
O556
$446.48 Each
N710
$769.04 Max. Each
See generic pricing procedure
Generic CFAB (Custom) - US Origin
See generic pricing procedure
Neutralizer
Custom Fit (OTS) Unloading Knee Orthosis
Generation EXPRESS
1 KO Per 4 Years
Client must meet the same OA criteria that is required for custom made knee
brace.
Generic Custom Fit (OTS) - Canadian Origin
See generic pricing procedure
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Unloading Knee Orthoses
Criteria
Must be required for 6 months and longer, for full-time activities of daily living and/or full-time activities at work.
Full-time activity is defined as a minimum of 6 hours per day, every day.
Must haave severe valgus or varus deformity and joint space narrowing.
Prescriber
Must be one of the following specialist physicians: orthopedics, physiatry, rheumatology, geriatrics, neurology,
pediatrics.
Prescriptions from other physicians will only be accepted if accompanied by an x-ray report indicating moderate or
severe osteoarthritis.
AADL will provide funding for "minor or mild" OA or degenerative changes, if the Orthotist documents that
unloading or realignment of the joint resulted in a functional pain relief (improved ambulation). Realignment can
be demonstrated by an off-the-shelf bracing trial or taping techniques. The outcome must be document in the EBusiness Benefit Note.
Clients must be offered a choice of unloading knee braces to address their assessed medical need at or below
AADL's maximum contribution of $1610.12. Total price of the knee brace requires a procedure price and a knee
brace price.
"Upgrade" indicates a product whose cost exceeds the AADL maximum contribution, any additional cost is a client's
choice and responsibility.
Custom Fit (OTS) Unloading Knee Orthosis
Generic Custom Fit (OTS) - US Origin
1 KO Per 4 Years
N712
$959.19 Max. Each
O191
$499.12 Each
O537
$1,214.77 Each
O259
$851.40 Each
O551
$652.19 Each
In-House Custom Procedure
O501
$652.19 Each
Presized OA
O565
$354.00 Each
See generic pricing procedure
Ossur - Unloader One - Off the shelf
In-House (Custom) Unloading Knee Orthosis
Laminate
1 KO Per 4 Years
Procedure and joints to be added
Plastic
Procedure and joints to be added
Unloading Knee Orthosis Procedure
CFAB (Custom)
1 KO Procedure Per 4 Years
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Locking Function Addition to Unloading Knee Orthosis
Must indicated clinical rationale for addition in E-Business Benefit Note, i.e. increased stabilization of stabilizing knee
orthosis, for SEVERE instability of knee.
Locking Knee Hinge(s) or Equivalent
1 Per Side Per 4 Years
O477
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Locking Function Addition to Stabilizing Knee Orthosis
Must indicated clinical rationale for addition in E-Business Benefit Note, i.e. increased stabilization of stabilizing knee
orthosis, for SEVERE instability of knee.
Locking Knee Hinge(s)
1 Per Side Per 4 Years
O479
$285.56 Each
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Stabilizing Knee Orthoses
Criteria
Must be required for 6 months and longer, for full-time activities of daily living and/or full-time activities at work.
Full-time activity is defined as a minimum of 6 hours per day, every day.
Must meet either the "Orthopedic Criteria" or "Neurological Criteria" listed below. Criteria must be indicated in EBusiness Benefit Note.
Orthopedic Criteria
Must meet one of the following four criteria:
1. Gross knee instability resulting from partial/total knee replacement. Prescriber: Physician.
2. A single ligament tear with a meniscus removed or two ligaments with 2nd or 3rd degree tears. A prescription or
an MRI or an arthroscopic report documenting the orthopedic condition will be accepted.*
3. Ligament instability and client has a vocation that is physically demanding and requires bracing. Examples:
construction worker, healthcare worker, police, oilfield worker, farmer. The vocation must be indicated on the
authorization.*
4. Ligament instability and client is not a surgical candidate. Examples: skeletal immaturity, medical condition, age,
failed surgical repair.*
5. MRI demonstrates complete tear of two ligaments and surgery not scheduled for six months.*
*Prescriber for Criteria 2, 3, 4 and 5: One of the following specialist physicians: orthopedics, physiatry,
rheumatology, geriatrics, neurosurgery, neurology, pediatrics or a physician designated with a special interest in
Sports Medicine by the College of Physicians & Surgeons of Alberta.
Neurological Criteria
A progressive or chronic neurological condition that results or will result in severe knee instability due to weakening
of quadriceps or spasticity at the knee (diagnosis of condition must be indicated on prescription). Brace must be
used for ambulation. Prescriber: Physician.
Clients must be offered a choice of stabilizing knee braces that are available to address their identified medical need
at or below AADL’s maximum contribution of $1487.87. Total price of the knee brace requires procedure price and
a knee brace price.“Upgrade” indicates a product whose cost exceeds the AADL maximum contribution, any
additional cost is a client’s choice and responsibility.
CFAB (Custom) Knee Orthosis
Generation II Extreme or Custom Paradigm
1 KO Per 4 Years
Generic CFAB (Custom) - Canadian Origin
O538
$889.59 Each
N700
$1,010.55 Max. Each
N701
$909.95 Max. Each
O548
$922.27 Each
N722
$660.00 Max. Each
N720
$519.72 Max. Each
See generic pricing procedure
Generic CFAB (Custom) - US Origin
See generic pricing procedure
Innovation CTI 2
Custom Fit (OTS) Stabilizing Knee Orthosis
Generic Custom Fit (OTS) - US Origin
1 KO Per 4 Years
See generic pricing procedure
Generic Custom Fit (OTS) - Canadian Origin
See generic pricing procedure
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Stabilizing Knee Orthoses
Criteria
Must be required for 6 months and longer, for full-time activities of daily living and/or full-time activities at work.
Full-time activity is defined as a minimum of 6 hours per day, every day.
Must meet either the "Orthopedic Criteria" or "Neurological Criteria" listed below. Criteria must be indicated in EBusiness Benefit Note.
Orthopedic Criteria
Must meet one of the following four criteria:
1. Gross knee instability resulting from partial/total knee replacement. Prescriber: Physician.
2. A single ligament tear with a meniscus removed or two ligaments with 2nd or 3rd degree tears. A prescription or
an MRI or an arthroscopic report documenting the orthopedic condition will be accepted.*
3. Ligament instability and client has a vocation that is physically demanding and requires bracing. Examples:
construction worker, healthcare worker, police, oilfield worker, farmer. The vocation must be indicated on the
authorization.*
4. Ligament instability and client is not a surgical candidate. Examples: skeletal immaturity, medical condition, age,
failed surgical repair.*
5. MRI demonstrates complete tear of two ligaments and surgery not scheduled for six months.*
*Prescriber for Criteria 2, 3, 4 and 5: One of the following specialist physicians: orthopedics, physiatry,
rheumatology, geriatrics, neurosurgery, neurology, pediatrics or a physician designated with a special interest in
Sports Medicine by the College of Physicians & Surgeons of Alberta.
Neurological Criteria
A progressive or chronic neurological condition that results or will result in severe knee instability due to weakening
of quadriceps or spasticity at the knee (diagnosis of condition must be indicated on prescription). Brace must be
used for ambulation. Prescriber: Physician.
Clients must be offered a choice of stabilizing knee braces that are available to address their identified medical need
at or below AADL’s maximum contribution of $1487.87. Total price of the knee brace requires procedure price and
a knee brace price.“Upgrade” indicates a product whose cost exceeds the AADL maximum contribution, any
additional cost is a client’s choice and responsibility.
Custom Fit (OTS) Stabilizing Knee Orthosis
GII Paradigm
1 KO Per 4 Years
O340
$562.96 Each
O558
$456.76 Each
O546
$1,214.77 Each
N304
$1,214.77 Max. Each
O545
$851.40 Each
CFAB Custom
O570
$563.69 Each
Custom Fit (OTS)
O571
$354.00 Each
Innovations Sport - C180
Client must meet the same knee instability criteria that is required for custom
made knee brace.
In-House Custom Stabilizing Knee Orthosis
Laminate
1 KO Per 4 Years
Procedure and Joints to be added
Laminate or Plastic
For failed total knee replacements, neurological deficits (defined by
prescription) quadriceps weakness, knee extension greater than 10 degrees
where no neurological condition exists (patellectomy).
Procedure and Joints to be added. See generic pricing procedure.
Plastic
Procedure and joints to be added
Stabilizing Knee Orthosis Procedure
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Lower Extremity Orthoses
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Stabilizing Knee Orthoses
Criteria
Must be required for 6 months and longer, for full-time activities of daily living and/or full-time activities at work.
Full-time activity is defined as a minimum of 6 hours per day, every day.
Must meet either the "Orthopedic Criteria" or "Neurological Criteria" listed below. Criteria must be indicated in EBusiness Benefit Note.
Orthopedic Criteria
Must meet one of the following four criteria:
1. Gross knee instability resulting from partial/total knee replacement. Prescriber: Physician.
2. A single ligament tear with a meniscus removed or two ligaments with 2nd or 3rd degree tears. A prescription or
an MRI or an arthroscopic report documenting the orthopedic condition will be accepted.*
3. Ligament instability and client has a vocation that is physically demanding and requires bracing. Examples:
construction worker, healthcare worker, police, oilfield worker, farmer. The vocation must be indicated on the
authorization.*
4. Ligament instability and client is not a surgical candidate. Examples: skeletal immaturity, medical condition, age,
failed surgical repair.*
5. MRI demonstrates complete tear of two ligaments and surgery not scheduled for six months.*
*Prescriber for Criteria 2, 3, 4 and 5: One of the following specialist physicians: orthopedics, physiatry,
rheumatology, geriatrics, neurosurgery, neurology, pediatrics or a physician designated with a special interest in
Sports Medicine by the College of Physicians & Surgeons of Alberta.
Neurological Criteria
A progressive or chronic neurological condition that results or will result in severe knee instability due to weakening
of quadriceps or spasticity at the knee (diagnosis of condition must be indicated on prescription). Brace must be
used for ambulation. Prescriber: Physician.
Clients must be offered a choice of stabilizing knee braces that are available to address their identified medical need
at or below AADL’s maximum contribution of $1487.87. Total price of the knee brace requires procedure price and
a knee brace price.“Upgrade” indicates a product whose cost exceeds the AADL maximum contribution, any
additional cost is a client’s choice and responsibility.
Stabilizing Knee Orthosis Procedure
1 Orthotic Procedure Per 4
Years
In-House Custom
O507
$563.69 Each
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Ankle Foot Orthoses
Physician Prescription Required
1 AFO Per 2 Years
AFO
Anterior Floor Reaction
O288
$1,343.48 Each
Composite plastic molded to patient model layered lamination/carbon fibre
O265
$2,217.38 Each
O602
$2,372.98 Each
O578
$1,703.93 Each
Check socket should be used. Criteria - Severe deformity and greater than or
equal to 200 lbs. and rotational stability required. Must indicate criteria in EBusiness Benefit Note.
CROWE Walkers (Bivalved AFO lined with Rocker Sole)
Criteria: Charcot Ankle Joint. Criteria must be inticated in E-Busniess Benefit
Note.
Clients cannot have custom made footwear and a CROWE walker.
Energy Storing/Return Ankle Foot Orthosis
Active community ambulator, plantar flexion weakness, quads good. Must
indicate criteria in E-Business Benefit Note.
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Lower Extremity Orthoses
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Cat. No.
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Ankle Foot Orthoses
Physician Prescription Required
1 AFO Per 2 Years
AFO
Generic Pre-Fab
N280
$1,148.93 Max. Each
Molded to patient model, articulating
O286
$1,299.23 Each
Supra malleolar - High temperature thermoplastic molded to patient model.
O155
$1,010.84 Each
N309
$424.28 Each
O280
$771.27 Each
O278
$638.52 Each
E601
$297.90 Each
O270
$328.02 Each
Custom made to patient model
O272
$1,249.68 Each
Rigid - double form
O369
$1,654.66 Each
O277
$1,962.98 Each
O275
$1,962.98 Each
See generic pricing procedures
Combined midfoot and hindfoot instability causing severe valgus or varus
deformity at the ankle as a result of neuromuscular conditions such as CP,
Spina Bifida, Down's Syndrome or orthopedic conditions such as post tibial
dysfunction. Client's with soft tissue inflammatory conditions are not eligible.
Must indicate criteria in E-Business Benefit Note.
Check for AFO
1 Check AFO Per 2 Years
Skinny & boney prominent patients, Valgus / Varus Greater than 10 – 15
degrees, severe sagital deformity, rotational deformity, high body weight,
unstable midfoot, scarring or adhesions greater than 8 square cm.
Criteria MUST be indicated in E-Business Benefit Note.
Conventional AFO
With double uprights, calf band and free ankle
1 AFO Per 2 Years
With single upright, calf band and free ankle
Night Splints for Neuromuscular Peds
1 Per 2 Years
Client not eligible for day and night AFO. Definitive brace policy confirmed
with Physician. If KAFO required within 1 year, cost of AFO deducted.
Polypropylene AFO
Custom fittied
PTB AFO
Plastic molded to patient model Ant/Post shell
1 AFO Per 2 Years
1 AFO Per 2 Years
Prosthetic BK type socket molded to patient model with double uprights and free
ankles (PTB AFO)
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Additions to Ankle Foot Orthoses
Ankle Joints
Dorsiflexion Assist
1 Pair Per 2 Years
O310
$248.28 Per Pair
Double Action
O312
$284.57 Each
Limited Motion
O308
$223.25 Per Pair
If only single joint claim for 1/2 of price maximum.
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Lower Extremity Orthoses
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Cat. No.
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Additions to Ankle Foot Orthoses
Bariatric Option
1 Bariatric Option Per 2 Years
O499
$233.00 Each
O319
$399.36 Each
O577
$289.05 Each
O335
$47.40 Each
O318
$743.68 Each
O309
$435.85 Each
O316
$288.32 Each
O314
$280.43 Each
O322
$208.46 Each
Client is 100 lb. over normal weight or over 275 lb. Must indicated criteria in EBusiness Benefit Note.
Calf Band
Custom molded to patient model
1 Per 2 Years
Custom Fabricated Flexible Interface
1 Per 2 Years
Criteria: For unstable, high tone, or severe foot deformity. Criteria must be
indicated in E-Busniess Benefit Note.
1 Per 2 Years
Dorsal Ankle Strap (retention)
High extensor tone requires additional strap. Must indicate criteria in EBusiness Benefit Note.
1 Per 2 Years
Molded Foot Section Attached to Stirrup
Pre-Tibial Shell
Removeable or fabricated into rigid AFO
1 Per 2 Years
Round Caliper Plate
2 Per 2 Years
2 Per 2 Years
Stirrup
Spilt stirrup and flat caliper plate or solid sturrip
Valgus or Varus "T" Straps
2 Years Per 2 Years
Quantity Limit: 1 per 2 years, except 2/2 years with O314, O316, O320
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Articulated Ankle Foot Orthoses
Physician Prescription Required
1 AFO Per 2 Years
Polypropylene Articulating AFO
Custom made to patient model (single form) base price
Double form
O325
$1,254.98 Each
O323
$1,721.16 Each
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Additions to Articulating AFOs - O323 and O325
Becker Tamarack Ankle Joints
Dorsiflexion Assist/Non-Dorsiflexion Assist
Dorsi Flexion Stop
Custom
Gaffney Joints
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O311
$313.71 Pair
O329
$293.50 Each
O333
$329.72 Per Pair
1 Per 2 Years
1 Pair Per 2 Years
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Lower Extremity Orthoses
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Cat. No.
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Additions to Articulating AFOs - O323 and O325
Generic Ankle Joints
1 Pair Per 2 Years
N300
$410.92 Max. Per
Pair
O327
$161.75 Each
See generic pricing procedure
Plantar Flexion Stop
Custom
1 Per 2 Years
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Knee Ankle Foot Orthoses (KAFO)
Physician Prescription Required
Joint to be added. Knee joints listed before knee orthoses. Please refer back to that section of the
schedule.
Check for KAFO
1 Check KAFO Per 2 Years
N310
$626.73 Each
O283
$1,510.16 Each
Double upright
O287
$1,909.63 Each
Single upright without knee joint
O285
$1,510.16
O299
$3,710.78 Each
O293
$2,566.32 Each
O292
$2,273.83 Each
O291
$2,566.32 Each
O290
$2,063.31 Each
Skinny & boney prominent patients, Valgus / Varus Greater than 10 – 15
degrees, severe sagital deformity, rotational deformity, high body weight,
unstable midfoot,scarring or adhesions greater than 8 square cm.
Criteria MUST be indicated in E-Business Benefit Note.
Conventional KAFO
Conventional single upright
1 KAFO Per 2 Years
Graphite KAFO
Double upright
1 KAFO Per 2 Years
Hybrid KAFO
Double upright
1 KAFO Per 2 Years
Single upright
KAFO
Double upright, plastic
Single upright, plastic
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Stance Phase KAFO
Physician Prescription Required
Criteria
weak quadriceps mechanism
adequate hip flexion and extension power
no spasticity
no knee flexion contracture > 10 degrees
no hip flexion contracture > 220 lbs.
good balance
good cognition
Criteria must be indicated in E-Business Benefit Note. Any comparable quality system to below listed items may be
substituted with AADL prior approval.
Stance Phase KAFO
Free Walk Ottobock
1 KAFO Per 2 Years
UTX Becker
O232
$4,354.54 Each
O230
$3,450.50 Each
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Additions to KAFO and Knee Joints
1 Pair Per 2 Years
Bail Locks Bar or Equivalent
O343
$352.95 Per Pair
O498
$466.00 Each
O184
$339.32 Each
O334
$525.28 Each
O330
$239.99 Each
O345
$449.14 Per Pair
O341
$212.36 Per Pair
O388
$222.92 Each
To be added if the bail lock is activated by an extension assist, cable release,
or other remote method, or in the case of bi-lateral joint uprights, the bail is
contoured and attached to both joint. If only a single hinge/lock claim for 1/2
of price max.
Bariatric Option
1 Bariatric Option Per 2 Years
Client is 100 lb. over normal weight or over 275 lb. Must indicated criteria in EBusiness Benefit Note.
Becker Cable Control for Trigger Lock
MX003-HS/R
1 Per 2 Years
Calf Lacer
Full, molded to patient model
1 Per 2 Years
Half, non-molded
Disc or Dial Lock Joints for Adjustable Knee or
Equivalent
1 Pair Per 2 Years
If only a single hinge/lock claim for 1/2 of price maximum
Drop Lock or Equivalent
1 Pair Per 2 Years
To be added if the addition of magnets or corking screws are incorporated
into the fabrication procedure If only a single hinge/lock claim for 1/2 of
price maximum
Extension for Lineal Adjustment for Growth for
Side Bars
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Lower Extremity Orthoses
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Cat. No.
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Additions to KAFO and Knee Joints
Free Motion/Ring Lock
Becker - 1002/1005/1008
1 Per Upright Per 2 Years
Ottobock 17B43
Gluteal Pad
1 Per 2 Years
Ischial Ring
1 Per 2 Years
Offset Bail Locks 17B33 or Equivalent
Offset Drop Locks 17B20 or Equivalent
Pelvic Band, Belt and Bilateral Hip Joint
Pelvic Band, Belt and Unilateral Hip Joint
Polycentric
Becker
$232.78 Each
O386
$148.93 Each
O381
$655.63 Each
O366
$618.59 Each
O363
$135.90 Per Pair
O352
$349.26 Each
O350
$242.85 Each
O384
$1,696.74 Each
O382
$1,094.03 Each
O377
$336.41 Each
O371
$357.10 Each
O336
$705.51 Each
O359
$510.59 Each
O368
$867.99 Each
O399
$342.90 Each
O387
Prior Approval
O357
$420.09 Each
1 Per Upright Per 2 Years
1 Per Upright Per 2 Years
1 Per 2 Years
1 Per 2 Years
1 Per Upright Per 2 Years
Pre-Tibial / Femoral Shell
Molded to patient model
1 Per 2 Years
Pull Over Knee Cage
1 Per 2 Years
Rachet Lock
Becker
O373
1 Pair Per 2 Years
Ottobock 17B46
Quadrilateral Brim
Molded to patient model
$318.46 Each
1 Per 2 Years
Hip Joint
Clevis type or thrust bearing, free
Joint Covers
O375
1 Per 2 Years
1 Per Upright Per 2 Years
1 Per 2 Years
RGO (Reciprocating Gait Orthosis)
Pelvic assembly and jacket only, does not include KAFO's.
Contact AADL for prior approval of price.
Standard Knee Cage
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Lower Extremity Orthoses
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Cat. No.
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Additions to KAFO and Knee Joints
1 Per Upright Per 2
Step Loc
OTS Corp
O401
$380.58 Each
O358
$183.91 Each
O380
$382.32 Each
O374
$620.28 Each
Full, non-molded
O372
$422.36 Each
Half, custom made
O376
$365.09 Each
1 Per 2 Years
Sub Patellar Pad
Swiss Lock
Ottobock 17B36/17B48
1 Per Upright Per 2 Years
1 Per 2 Years
Thigh Lacer
Full, molded to patient model
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Stance Phase Knee Joint
Physician Prescription Required
Criteria
weak quadriceps mechanism
adequate hip flexion and extension power
no spasticity
no knee flexion contracture > 10 degrees
no hip flexion contracture > 220 lbs.
good balance
good cognition
Criteria must be indicated in E-Business Benefit Note. Any comparable quality system to below listed items may be
substituted with AADL prior approval.
1 Joint Per 2 Years
Becker Load Response
O240
$1,219.36 Each
O243
$1,585.88 Each
O263
$3,182.72 Each
2 Joints Per 2 Years
Horton Stance Phase
1 Joint Per 2 Years
Stance Phase Knee Joint - Fillauer Swing
Phase Lock
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Thoracic-Hip-Knee-Ankle Orthoses
Physician Prescription Required
Any comparable quality system to below listed items may be substituted with AADL prior approval.
Parapodium
Small/large (Variety Village style)
1 Standing Frame Per 2 Years
Recycle fee
1 Recycle Fee Per Limb Per 4
Years
O224
$2,600.25 Each
O517
25% of list of: O224, O226, O227, O222, O302, O242
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Cat. No.
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Thoracic-Hip-Knee-Ankle Orthoses
Physician Prescription Required
Any comparable quality system to below listed items may be substituted with AADL prior approval.
Standing Frame
Custom fitted (Variety Village style)
1 Standing Frame Per 2 Years
Custom Made
Winnipeg Standing Frame
O226
$1,695.23 Each
O227
$2,344.47 Each
O222
$2,273.70 Each
1 Standing Frame Per 2 Years
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Additions to Footwear
Transfer Of Caliper Plate From Shoe To Shoe
Transfer of Dennis Brown Foot Plates To New
Shoes
Transfer Of Solid Stirrup From Shoe To Shoe
2 Transfers Per 2 Years
O442
$355.90 Each
O446
$181.22 Each
O444
$444.40 Each
2 Transfers Per 2 Years
2 Transfers Per 2 Years
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Partial Foot Prostheses
Physician Prescription Required
Partial Foot Prosthesis
1 Partial Foot Prosthesis Per 2
Years
O516
Prior Approval
Prior Approval.
Fax the name of the client, PHN, description of the procedure, cost of
materials and hours to fabricate the partial foot prosthesis. When approved
by the AADL Manager, create the authorization on E-Business.
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Upper Extremity Orthoses
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Cat. No.
AADL Price
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Shoulder and Shoulder-Elbow-Wrist-Hand Orthoses
Physician Prescription Required
Functional Arm Orthosis With Shoulder Cap
1 Orthosis Per 2 Years
O453
$2,109.73 Each
O447
$363.76 Each
O449
$430.72 Each
O451
$961.96 Each
No Additions
Highlander Shoulder Sling
Humeral Orthosis
Custom Fitted
1 Shoulder Orthosis Per 2
Years
1 Humeral Orthosis Per 2 Years
Molded to patient model
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Elbow Orthoses
Physician Prescription Required
Elbow Orthosis
Molded to patient - low temp thermoplastics
1 Elbow Orthosis Per 2 Years
Molded to patient model
Hinged Elbow Orthosis
Molded to patient model
O454
$426.71 Each
O456
$838.69 Each
O455
$1,230.04 Each
1 Elbow Orthosis Per 2 Years
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Additions to Elbow Orthosis
Adjustable Position Lock
Contracture reduction
1 Per 2 Years
With Active Control
Dynamic Elbow Extension Assist
O460
$349.83 Each
O461
$1,130.49 Each
O365
$842.65 Each
O458
$237.25 Each
O360
$326.48 Each
O158
$313.88 Per Pair
1 Per 2 Years
To maintain/increase ROM chronic non-fixed flexion contractures. Must
indicated criteria in E-Business Benefit Note.
Flexion/Extension Assist
1 Per 2 Years
Metal Uniaxial Hinge with Adjustable Postion
Lock
Beckers 4001C/4001B
1 Per Joint Per 2 Years
Tamarack Hinge for Elbow
Dorsiflexion assist or non-dorsiflexion assist
1 Per 2 Years
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Wrist-Hand Orthoses - Dynamic
Physician Prescription Required
CTI2 Wrist Brace
Custom - made from cast
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O140
$1,512.42 Each
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Upper Extremity Orthoses
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Cat. No.
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Wrist-Hand Orthoses - Dynamic
Physician Prescription Required
CTI2 Wrist Brace
OTS Fit according to measurements
1 WHO Per 2 Years
WHO
Molded to patient model with joints
1 WHO Per 2 Years
Rancho, Engen or equivalent
O153
$544.31 Each
O463
$1,098.57 Each
O465
$1,663.01 Each
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Additions to the Dynamic WHO
1 Per 2 Years
Figure 8 Harness and Bowden Cable
$259.00 Each
O484
$205.69 Each
O356
$294.92 Each
O160
$313.88 Per Pair
1 Per 2 Years
Flexion or Extension Assist
Metal Uniaxial Hinge with Adjustable Postion
Lock
Beckers Flexion or Extension Assist 4001C/4001B
O485
1 Per Joint Per 2 Years
1 Per 2 Years
Tamarack Hinge for Wrist
Dorsiflexion assist or non-dorsiflexion assist
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Wrist-Hand Orthoses - Static
Physician Prescription Required
WHO
Custom Fitted, long opponens kit type
1 WHO Per 2 Years
O466
$535.00 Each
Custom made, soft leather
O492
$983.73 Each
Molded to patient model, high temperature thermoplastics
O462
$918.81 Each
Static Molded to the patient model, working splint (wrist gauntlet)
O490
$807.79 Each
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Hand Orthoses - cannot be added to WHO
Physician Prescription Required
Short Opponens
Molded to patient model
1 HO Per 2 Years
Short Opponens Kit
Custom Fitted - Rancho, Engen or equivalent
1 HO Per 2 Years
O469
$564.34 Each
O464
$590.62 Each
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Additions to WHO (Static) and HO
1st Dorsal Interosseous Assist
Adjustable MP Flexion Control
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O470
$154.22 Each
O486
$302.85 Each
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Upper Extremity Orthoses
Qty. / Freq.
Cat. No.
AADL Price
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Additions to WHO (Static) and HO
Adjustable MP Flexion Control and IP Flexion
Control
IP Ext. Assist
Lumbrical Bar
MP Ext. Assist
MP Ext. Stop
Spring Swivel Thumb
Thumb MP Stop With Thumb IP Ext. Assist
Thumb Post
1 Per 2 Years
O488
$347.10 Each
O472
$65.77 Each
O473
$182.65 Each
O476
$65.77 Each
O474
$94.15 Each
O480
$214.52 Each
O482
$211.68 Each
O471
$101.42 Each
1 Per Digit Per 2 Years
1 Per 2 Years
1 Per Digit Per 2 Years
1 Per Digit Per 2 Years
1 Per 2 Years
1 Per 2 Years
1 Per 2 Years
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Finger Orthoses
Generic Finger Orthosis
Functional Ring Splints
1 Per Digit Per 2 Years
N305
$514.88 Max. Each
To control finger deformities - see generic pricing procedure.
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Non-Rigid Musculoskeletal Supports
Qty. / Freq.
Cat. No.
AADL Price
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Spinal Orthoses - Non-Rigid
Physician Prescription Required
Generic Dorso-Lumbar Support
1 "1st Fitting" & 1 "2nd Support"
Per 12 Months
1st Fitting
N741
$338.68 Max. Each
N301
$161.68 Max. Each
N744
$350.62 Max. Each
N302
$173.62 Max. Each
O128
$362.84 Each
O156
$567.28 Each
O097
$554.81 Each
See generic pricing procedure
2nd Support - No Fitting Fee
See generic pricing procedure
Generic Lumbo-Sacral Support
1 "1st Fitting" & 1 "2nd Support"
Per 12 Months
1st Fitting
See generic pricing procedure
2nd Support - No Fitting Fee
See generic pricing procedure
Lumbosacral Support
1 Custom Made Support Per 12
Months
Custom Made
Sacroiliac Support
Custom Made
Thoraco-Lumbo-Sacral support
1 Support Per 12 Months
1 Custom Made Support Per 12
Months
Custom Made
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Soft Support Additions
Bariatric Option for Soft Supports
2 Additions Per 12 Months
N746
$177.00 Each
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Hernia Supports
Physician Prescription Required
Generic Abdominal Hernia Support
1 "1st Fitting" & 1 "2nd Support"
Per 12 Months
1st Fitting
N740
$281.56 Max. Each
N306
$104.56 Max. Each
N742
$237.70 Max. Each
N307
$60.70 Max. Each
See generic pricing procedure
2nd support - No Fitting Fee
See generic pricing procedure
Generic Inguinal Hernia Support
1st Fitting
1 "1st Fitting" & 1 "2nd Support"
Per 12 Months
See generic pricing procedure
2nd support - No Fitting Fee
See generic pricing procedure
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Non-Rigid Musculoskeletal Supports
Qty. / Freq.
Cat. No.
AADL Price
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Hernia Supports
Physician Prescription Required
Hernia Support Cloth/elastic Type
Custom Made
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O179
$597.55 Each
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Orthotic Service Fees
Qty. / Freq.
Cat. No.
AADL Price
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Other Fees
Consult with Client and Multidisciplinary team
4 Consults Per 12 Months
O403
$177.00 Per Hour
O405
$177.00 Per Hour
Maximum four consults per year. Maximum one hour per client at $177.00.
Available to private orthotic facilities only. See Policy & Procedures for
eligibility criteria.
Off-Site Facility Fee
1 Fee Per 12 Months
Maximum one hour per client per year at $177.00 per hour. Invoice for only
one off site fee/per client/per device. Available to all orthotic facilities.
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Orthotic Repairs
1. Total cost of all repairs per device per two year period not to exceed 50% of the cost of a replacement orthotic
device.
2. Total cost of repair to a component is not to exceed 50% of the AADL maximum contribution for that component.
3. Repairs over $800 contact AADL for prior approval
4. If a new device is prescribed within 3 months of a major repair ($800.00), 50% of the cost of the repair will be
deducted from the initial procedure on the cost of the new device.
5. Repairs or maintenance to knee orthosis must be authorized and invoiced under O616.
6. Shipping and Brokerage Fees where a device or component is:
 under warranty and is being replaced/repaired by the manufacturer, there should be no cost for "materials",
and no "shipping or brokerage fees".
under warranty and being replaced, it must be provided under the appropriate AADL catalogue number
(shipping and brokerage fees are already included).
is not under warranty and being repaired by the manufacturer, shipping and brokerage fees may be included
under O615.
Flat Rate Maintenance of Knee Orthosis
1 Maintenance of Knee
Orthosis Per 2 Years
O616
$354.00 Each
O514
$177.00 Each
O615
$300.00 Max. Each
Up to $354 every 2 years.
Upgrade.
Labour
10 Repairs Per 12 Months
Hours - $177.00/hr. Indicate on invoice # of hrs. & total $ of hrs. only.
Documentation required:
- Describe repair/mod
- # of hrs. and cost
- Total cost of repair (hrs.+ materials)
- % of total repair cost of device/component
Materials
4 Repair Materials Per 12
Months
Invoice quantity = 1 per repair/modification. Quantity of 1 is up to a maximum
price of $300.
Documentation required: List of materials and cost.
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