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Technical
IVT
FO
Also written as: FO — Foot Orthosis
Abbreviation for Foot Orthosis; an intra-shoe device used to support, align, or correct foot mechanics.
Full Definition
FO is the standard abbreviation for foot orthosis in orthotics prescriptions, clinical reports, and insurance documentation. Editors should confirm that the abbreviation is expanded at first use, particularly in multidisciplinary documents where FO could be confused with other medical abbreviations. The abbreviation appears in HCPCS coding narratives and Letters of Medical Necessity when specifying the device type prescribed.
Usage
Usage note: Expand at first use. Do not capitalise 'foot orthosis' when written in full in running text.
In Context
- "The billing narrative referenced an FO (foot orthosis) under HCPCS L3000 for the treatment of bilateral pes planus." — DMEPOS billing document
- "Check that FO is defined at first use and not conflated with AFO anywhere in the report." — Proofreading checklist
Also known as
Foot Orthosis
Don't confuse with
AFO (Ankle–Foot Orthosis)