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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 BA degree from the University of Florida, and is routine contributor to the O&P Almanac; and conducts several seminars 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 SmartBrief newsletter, in addition to participating in frequent AOPA seminars regarding coding, billing, compliance and other Medicare issues.

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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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