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Devon Bernard
Devon Bernard has worked for the American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association (AOPA) since 2007 and is currently serving as the Assistant Director of Coding & Reimbursement Services, Education, and Programming.
Mr. Bernard holds a B.A. degree from the University of Florida, is a routine contributor to the O&P Almanac; and conducts several seminars through the year regarding coding, billing, compliance and other Medicare issues.
Joe McTernan
Joe McTernan is currently Director of Health Policy and Advocacy for the American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association (AOPA). He also served as AOPA’s Manager of Reimbursement from 1996 until 1998. From 1998 until 2005, he served as Director of Regulatory Affairs for Hanger Prosthetics and Orthotics in Bethesda, Maryland.
Mr. McTernan holds a B.S. degree in Biology from James Madison University located in Harrisonburg, Virginia. He authors articles for the O&P Almanac and contributes to the AOPA In Advance newsletter, in addition to participating in frequent AOPA seminars regarding coding, billing, compliance and other Medicare issues.
AOPA keeps us connected to industry stakeholders and gives us the platform to communicate with them about our solutions, visions, and outcomes.
Kim De Roy, CEO, Elevate Movement
We’re big believers in AOPA. It promotes a higher level of professionalism in our field, advancing it through education, literature, and research. And we’re glad AOPA advances our cause in Washington.
Todd Meyer, CP, Owner, Burton Prosthetics
We are a member of AOPA because we want to be a part of this community, which helps us learn how we can improve these devices.
Ryan Saavedra, Owner, Alt-Bionics
We feel like it is important to support the good work that the organization is doing to advance the constantly evolving aspect of our profession. As a business that is constantly looking at ways to improve our care model, it makes sense to offer our support through membership.
Noah Nemgar, MSPO, CPO, LPO, Market President, Limb Lab
We belong to AOPA because its members are the expert people who get our products to those who need them. The organization allows us to keep our finger on the pulse of the industry, and we rely on orthotists’ feedback to continually improve our products.
Amy Bowman, COO, Danmar Products
We belong to AOPA because it helps us to stay on top of new developments and keeps us informed about business, politics, and coding. It offers so many online resources for staff.
Chris Perry, CP, LP, Owner, Perry Prosthetics
In this field, AOPA is the leader in knowing where the industry is going. We always try to stay up on developing technology and techniques, and AOPA helps us do that.
Aaron Hyndman, General Manager, FabCo Prosthetic Designs
I think it’s important to be engaged with groups that have a focus on O&P to increase our awareness of issues in the field. We get that educational arm from AOPA, which allows us to be more informed and have a backing body as well.
Chris Baughman, CP, Prosthetist, EastPoint Prosthetics & Orthotics
We find that being an AOPA member not only gives us financial discounts, but keeps us abreast of the latest news and updates in our field.
Ken Gavin, CO, Orthotist, Advanced Prosthetics
Joe and Devon from AOPA’s “Ask the Expert” panel have been an invaluable resource for Bionic, helping us stay compliant with insurance regulations, coverage policies, and correct coding, among other critical areas. Navigating documentation requirements and varying state regulations across multiple payors can be complex, but the Ask the Expert team consistently offers clear, actionable guidance. Thanks to their support, we’re able to confidently deliver high-quality O&P care to our patients. Their expertise and depth of knowledge are truly exceptional.
Sagar Shetty, BOCO, BOCP, Vice President, Growth & Operational Excellence – Patient Care, Bionic Prosthetics & Orthotics
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Co-OP
Access AOPA’s online reimbursement, coding, and policy resource, the Co-OP. It includes a collection of detailed information with links to supporting documentation for all the important O&P policy issues. It also incorporates a crowdsourcing component, which is vetted by AOPA staff, to garner the vast knowledge and experience of our membership.
Sample Questions
“If the orthotist’s and prosthetist’s note are part of the medical record, are we still required to obtain documentation for the ordering physician?”
“How do I code for a custom fit orthoses, when no custom fitting was required at the time of delivery?”
“I had a Medicare site inspection and now my supplier number is being revoked , what are my options?”
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