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Podiatry Coding:

Code This Hyperkeratotic Lesion Removal Case

Published on Thu Nov 20, 2025

Question: A podiatrist saw a Medicare patient with diabetes and evaluated the patient’s feet. The patient was educated about proper diabetic foot care, and the provider recommended the patient check their feet daily for any changes. The physician then used a #15 blade to perform aseptic debridement of two hyperkeratotic lesions on the left calf without complications. What CPT® code [...]
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