HCPCS Level II · Transportation, medical and surgical supplies
A5501For diabetics only, fitting (including follow-up), custom preparation and supply of shoe molded from cast(s) of patient's foot (custom molded shoe), per shoe
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Source: CMS HCPCS quarterly update, October 2026. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About A5501
A5501 is an HCPCS Level II code in the A series (transportation, medical and surgical supplies), describing for diabetics only, fitting (including follow-up), custom preparation and supply of shoe molded from cast(s) of patient's foot (custom molded shoe), per shoe.
It was added to HCPCS effective 01/01/1995, and its current record took effect 01/01/2005.
Its Medicare coverage code is "D", meaning special Medicare coverage instructions apply.
Details
- Short description
- Diabetic custom molded shoe
- Date added
- 01/01/1995
- Action effective
- 01/01/2005
- BETOS
- D1F
Related A55xx codes
- A5500For diabetics only, fitting (including follow-up), custom preparation and supply of off-the-shelf depth-inlay shoe manufactured to accommodate multi-density insert(s), per shoe
- A5503For diabetics only, modification (including fitting) of off-the-shelf depth-inlay shoe or custom-molded shoe with roller or rigid rocker bottom, per shoe
- A5504For diabetics only, modification (including fitting) of off-the-shelf depth-inlay shoe or custom-molded shoe with wedge(s), per shoe
- A5505For diabetics only, modification (including fitting) of off-the-shelf depth-inlay shoe or custom-molded shoe with metatarsal bar, per shoe
- A5506For diabetics only, modification (including fitting) of off-the-shelf depth-inlay shoe or custom-molded shoe with off-set heel(s), per shoe
- A5507For diabetics only, not otherwise specified modification (including fitting) of off-the-shelf depth-inlay shoe or custom-molded shoe, per shoe
- A5508For diabetics only, deluxe feature of off-the-shelf depth-inlay shoe or custom-molded shoe, per shoe
- A5510For diabetics only, direct formed, compression molded to patient's foot without external heat source, multiple-density insert(s) prefabricated, per shoe
- A5512For diabetics only, multiple density insert, direct formed, molded to foot after external heat source of 230 degrees fahrenheit or higher, total contact with patient's foot, including arch, base layer minimum of 1/4 inch material of shore a 35 durometer or 3/16 inch material of shore a 40 durometer (or higher), prefabricated, each
- A5513For diabetics only, multiple density insert, custom molded from model of patient's foot, total contact with patient's foot, including arch, base layer minimum of 3/16 inch material of shore a 35 durometer (or higher), includes arch filler and other shaping material, custom fabricated, each
- A5514For diabetics only, multiple density insert, made by direct carving with cam technology from a rectified cad model created from a digitized scan of the patient, total contact with patient's foot, including arch, base layer minimum of 3/16 inch material of shore a 35 durometer (or higher), includes arch filler and other shaping material, custom fabricated, each
Common questions about A5501
Is HCPCS A5501 still valid?
- Yes. A5501 is active in the CMS October 2026 HCPCS file.
Does Medicare cover A5501?
- Its coverage code is "D": special Medicare coverage instructions apply. Check the local coverage determination for your region.