Podiatry Coding & Billing Alert

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Differentiate Between 64455 and 64632 With Ease

Question: The patient, a professional soccer player, has been experiencing tingling and burning into her toes, towards the middle part of her right foot. The podiatrist diagnoses the patient with Morton’s neuroma (G57.61, Lesion of plantar nerve, right lower limb). According to the podiatrist’s treatment plan, he injects a steroid or anesthetic agent for temporary pain relief. Can we report [...]
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