decisionhealth Newsletters, Part B News - 2001 Issue 10 (October)
Medicare to expand coverage of routine foot exams on diabetics
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Article Overview
This article discusses a CMS decision to broaden Medicare coverage for routine foot exams for diabetic patients and the types of services the agency says may be included. It is relevant to podiatrists, coding and billing staff, and practices that manage diabetic foot care, because it outlines the general scope of the policy change and notes that CMS still must finalize implementation details.
Why This Topic Matters
The policy change could affect how diabetic foot care services are documented and reimbursed under Medicare. Practices need to understand the scope of the update and monitor CMS for final billing guidance before the policy takes effect.
What You Will Learn
- What CMS announced about Medicare coverage for diabetic foot exams
- Which broad categories of foot-care services are being discussed
- Why podiatry and diabetes care stakeholders are watching the policy change
- What remains unresolved before the policy can be implemented
Who Should Read This
- Podiatrists
- Medical coders
- Billing staff
- Practice administrators
- Diabetes care providers
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