Podiatry Coding & Billing Alert

Hyperkeratosis:

Distinguish Corn and Callus Parings from Routine Care

Documenting diagnoses and findings can help you get deserved reimbursement. Paring or cutting of corns and calluses are some of the most common services provided by podiatrists — but the fact that Medicare considers them part of “routine foot care” and won’t cover them sometimes proves problematic for coders and billers. However, there are instances in which you can receive [...]
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