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Podiatry services

Medicare provider compliance tips – podiatry services.

LCD / NCD – policy information

LCD

Search for podiatry-related LCDs using these available tools:

• LCD interactive index tool
• View First Coast’s active / proposed LCDs / articles on CMS’ Medicare coverage database (MCD)

NCD

• Search CMS’ MCD
• CMS’ MCD - NCD alphabetical index

Medical documentation

Medical record documentation is used to verify that services were billed correctly and to ensure that payment and processing of Medicare claim(s) are accurate and based on sound policy.  Find information, tips, and resources regarding medical documentation.

Checklist: Surgical services: Nail cutting/paring and debridement

Education

Utilize educational information from First Coast and CMS on podiatry services.

• View First Coast’s upcoming events
• Search for CMS upcoming events
• CMS open door forums 

CMS internet-only manual (IOM)

The CMS IOMs contain day-to-day operating instructions, policies, and procedures based on statutes, regulations, guidelines, models, and directives.
The following CMS manuals contain information specific to podiatry service providers:

• Chapter 12 of the Medicare Claims Processing Manual
• Chapter 32 of the Medicare Claims Processing Manual
• Chapter 15 of the Medicare Benefit Policy Manual

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