Amputee Guides & Tools

After 30 years as an amputee I realized prosthetic costs sneak up on you. So I built a budgeting spreadsheet specifically for prosthetic replacement cycles.

What’s Inside the Prosthetic Budget Planner

• Replacement Cycle Planner
Estimate when major components like feet, knees, and sockets will need replacement.

• Yearly Prosthetic Cost Tracker
See exactly how much you spend on liners, sleeves, repairs, and adjustments.

• Future Expense Estimator
Project upcoming prosthetic costs so they don’t catch you off guard.

• Simple Monthly Savings Calculator
Shows how much to set aside each month for future replacements.

• Fully Editable Spreadsheet
Customize it to match your prosthetic setup.

This planner is helpful if you:

• are saving for your next prosthetic
• want to understand long-term prosthetic costs
• have insurance deductibles or copays
• want to track component replacements over time

Insurance for prosthetics can quickly become confusing. After working in prosthetic patient care and helping submit insurance claims and appeals, while also navigating the system as an amputee myself, I created this tracker to help amputees stay organized and understand what their prosthetic care actually costs.

Log claims, approval status, insurance contacts, and out-of-pocket costs so you always know where things stand. It’s designed to make it easier to follow up with insurance companies and keep records of your prosthetic coverage.

What’s Inside

• Insurance Claim Log
Track every prosthetic-related claim so you know exactly what has been submitted and approved.

• Out-of-Pocket Cost Tracker
Record copays, deductibles, and unexpected expenses tied to prosthetic care.

• Reimbursement Monitor
Keep track of what insurance has paid and what is still pending.

• Appeal & Follow-Up Notes Section
Document calls, claim numbers, and conversations with insurance representatives.

• Yearly Cost Overview
See how much your prosthetic care is actually costing over time.

This tracker is helpful if you:

• are dealing with prosthetic insurance claims
• want to track deductibles and out-of-pocket costs
• have multiple prosthetic expenses each year
• want a clear record of insurance approvals and denials
• are tired of trying to remember which claims are still pending

Prosthetic appointments can feel rushed, and it’s easy to forget important questions once you leave. This checklist helps you walk into every appointment prepared and leave with the answers you need.

Use this guide to track fit concerns, comfort issues, adjustments, and questions for your prosthetist. It also helps you document changes so you can clearly explain problems with your socket or components.

What’s Inside

• Pre-Appointment Preparation Checklist
Make sure you bring everything your prosthetist may need, including components, liners, and notes about issues.

• Questions to Ask Your Prosthetist
A structured list of common questions about fit, alignment, components, and performance.

• Comfort & Fit Evaluation Sheet
Track pressure points, skin irritation, instability, or discomfort before your appointment.

• Gait & Performance Notes
Record walking, running, or balance concerns so you don’t forget to mention them.

• Follow-Up Notes Section
Document adjustments made and next steps recommended by your prosthetist.

Who This Is For

This checklist is helpful if you:

• want to get more out of your prosthetist appointments
• often forget questions once the appointment starts
• are working through fit issues or discomfort
• are getting a new prosthesis or components
• want to advocate for yourself more confidently in appointments

These are about managing the prosthetic process, appointments, and costs.

Items inluded

• Prosthetic Budget Planner: Know the Real Cost of Your Prosthesis

• Insurance Tracker

• Prosthetic Appointment Checklist