Prefab or Custom Orthoses 1st Pair

If you are looking for the cost of a 2nd pair click here

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What's the difference between prefab and custom orthoses?

• Some clinical trials report similar outcomes, such as pain reduction, when treating foot or lower leg conditions with prefab or custom orthoses.

• Prefab orthoses may wear out quicker compared to custom orthoses due to the different materials used in each.

• Prefab orthoses fit and function better with 'average' shaped feet.

• Custom orthoses may fit better in a wider range of shoes due to their less bulky design, both orthoses work well in shoes with a removable inner.

• Custom orthoses work better when specific custom modifications are required to improve foot function.

• If you have private health insurance, check your total out of pocket cost. Either prefab or custom orthoses could have the smallest out of pocket cost for you. This depends on your rebate for each item number. Some funds pay no rebate on prefab orthoses or a low rebate on custom orthoses or no rebate on foot scans.

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Current Fees

Prefab Orthoses (1st pair):

• F240 Prefab orthosis (single) $52.00 x 2 (left and right) $104.00 (less with private health insurance rebate)

Additional costs depending on assessment and treatment required  

• F118 Biomechanical assessment $86.00 (if additional assessment required)

• F411 Self adhesive plantar forefoot padding or heel raise additions (single) $9.00 per addition

• F411 Self adhesive medial or lateral wedge additions (single) $9.00 per addition

• F385 Medial or lateral wedge permanent addition (single) $44.00 per addition

• F010 Established patient brief service (if a separate fitting consult required) $50.00

• F010 Established patient brief service (if a separate review consult required) $50.00

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Total* prefab cost includes:

1. One year warranty on orthoses shell and permanent wedging

2. One month warranty on temporary additions

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Custom Orthoses (1st pair):

• F118 Biomechanical assessment $86.00

• F301 Negative model of one foot - 3D digital scan $50.00 x 2 (left and right) $100.00

• F221 Custom made orthosis (single) $200.00 x 2 (left and right) $400.00

• F010 Established patient brief service (orthoses fitting) $50.00

• Orthoses review (any review or adjustment required in the first 2 months) $0.00

Total* custom cost: $636.00 (less with private health insurance rebate)

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Total* custom cost includes:

1. Any orthoses reviews or adjustments required in the first 2 months

2. One year warranty on orthoses covers

3. Four year warranty on orthoses shell and post

 

*Additional treatment unrelated to the orthoses during the assessment, fitting or review consultations may incur an additional charge. 

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Fees from 1st April 2025

Prefab Orthoses (1st pair):

• F240 Prefab orthosis (single) $53.00 x 2 (left and right) $106.00 (less with private health insurance rebate)

Additional costs depending on assessment and treatment required  ​

• F118 Biomechanical assessment $88.00 (if required)

• F411 Self adhesive plantar forefoot padding or heel raise additions (single) $9.00 per addition

• F411 Self adhesive medial or lateral wedge additions (single) $9.00 per addition

• F385 Medial or lateral wedge permanent addition (single) $45.00 per addition

• F010 Established patient brief service (orthoses fitting, if separate consult required) $50.00

• F010 Established patient brief service (orthoses review, if separate consult required) $50.00

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Custom Orthoses (1st pair):

• F118 Biomechanical assessment $88.00

• F301 Negative model of one foot - 3D digital scan $50.00 x 2 (left and right) $100.00

• F221 Custom made orthosis (single) $200.00 x 2 (left and right) $400.00

• F010 Established patient brief service (orthoses fitting) $50.00

• Orthoses review (any review or adjustment required in the first 2 months) $0.00

Total* custom cost: $638.00 (less with private health insurance rebate)

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