Consultation Services Rendered by a Podiatrist in a Skilled Nursing Facility

Medicare covers podiatrist consultation services in skilled nursing facilities when the services are reasonable, necessary, and tied to specific symptoms or a specific foot ailment. Exclusions include treatment of flat feet, treatment of foot subluxations, routine foot care, and routine physical examinations/screening; documentation must show medical necessity and that the service does not fall within statutory exclusions.

"Podiatrist consultation services rendered in a skilled nursing facility are covered when they are reasonable and necessary and do not fall within statutory exclusions."

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