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Follow These Simple Steps to Keep Your Plantar Fasciitis Claims in Tip-Top Shape

Published on Thu Sep 16, 2021

Hint: The code descriptor for 20550 specifies “aponeurosis.” Chances are your podiatrist treats numerous cases of plantar fasciitis — inflammation of the plantar fascia — in your practice. When you report these claims, you must check your podiatrist’s medical documentation to see exactly what treatment option he performed. Read on to learn more. Step 1: Podiatrists Turn to Conservative Treatments [...]
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