If you or someone you know is an amputee below the knee and is looking for a new prosthetic leg in the Naperville area, there are three things you need to look into before choosing where to get your new prosthetic:

A.) Researching The Best Prosthetic Company In or Near Naperville, IL

B.) Determining The Cost

C.) How To Find Out If Your Insurance Will Cover It

Finding the Best Prosthetic Company for You

When looking into prosthetic companies, the first thing you should first look at are online reviews.
Asking friends and family, or a quick Google search is an easy way to find companies in the Naperville area with good reviews.  Unfortunately, many companies do not take this kind of reputation management seriously and their scores suffer.

As an amputee it can be difficult to travel long distances, so after you find a few prosthetic leg companies with good reviews you should ask if they have traveling consultants who can come to your home or residence.  Not all companies do this and it is a huge help to amputees, even if it is only 2-3 times to get the process started before specialized equipment is needed.

If they don’t and an in office visit is required, you should consider choosing a company that is close to your home for your own ease and comfort.
The last thing you want to do is choose a company with terrible customer service or ill fitting prosthetics.

Determining Cost

Normally, in Naperville a basic prosthesis can cost anywhere from $6,000 to $17,200.

Not a small range, we know.  Just know that the higher end price given has to do with complicated feet that can cost up to $7900 and they don’t all cost that much.

You can check out our blog post on this to get very definite answers if you wish : https://rinellapo.com/how-much-does-a-below-knee-prosthetic-leg-with-pin-cost/

In general, an amputee that has a below the knee prosthesis will require a basic prosthesis, if their K level is K1 – K2. (Again, check out the blog link above for more on K levels)

However, the cost can depend on several factors such as your previous lifestyle.

For example, if you had an active lifestyle before your amputation where you exercised regularly or went on longer walks a lot then your K level might be a K3-K4. This can affect the type of prosthetic leg you need and therefore the cost.  Also, sometimes if you want to control price you can also limit the quantities of items you get from a prosthetic company like, socks or liners, if money is an issue in the short term.

Insurance

The topic of health insurance is very personal and can be complicated.

In general if you have Medicare, it should cover about 80% of your new prosthetic leg and most secondary insurance companies will cover the remaining 20% or a portion there after based on your deductible. It is important to note that some insurance companies will cover the entire cost of a new prosthetic leg, so if you don’t have Medicare as your primary insurance you shouldn’t worry.
If for some reason your insurance company will not help you with the cost of your new prosthetic leg, most prosthetic companies in the Naperville area have payment plan options.

If you have any questions about coverage and call your insurance company, get reference numbers for your calls.   This can help you track your progress.  Or, better yet ask the prosthetic company for help to figure out your insurance benefits.  It is usually a free service!

Thank you for using this article as a tool to help you in your search for a new prosthetic leg in the Naperville area