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Cut Away Callus Removal Confusion

Published on Mon Feb 23, 2026

Question: I have an encounter note for a patient who presented with a painful callus on their right foot. The podiatrist removed the callus and debrided the area before applying a bandage. The provider advised the patient to moisturize the foot regularly. How do I report the encounter? Ohio Subscriber Answer: Use 11055 (Paring or cutting of benign hyperkeratotic lesion [...]
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