Using appropriate Modifiers to enhance collections for Podiatry
Podiatry is a specialized branch of medicine that deals with the study, diagnosis, and treatment (including surgery) of the ankle, foot, and other associated structures of the leg. As in other senses, podiatry also requires a regular flow of revenue to survive and sustain the practice. In podiatry practice, there are various modifiers for specific procedures with many insurances related rules which need to be followed in order. For podiatry, coding is also complicated as the number of procedures carried out on the same organ or its structure leads to many codes used while billing for reimbursements. Thus, to boost collections, minimizing errors, and avoiding dwindling revenues, using precise modifiers is an absolute necessity. 'Routine foot care' is not usually reimbursed under Medicare. But, it can get reimbursed under a few circumstances like: The patient is suffering from a disease impacting on circulatory problems or lack of sensation in legs/feet, severe infections, ...