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Wiki debridement of nail
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espressoguy
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Nail debridement is considered routine foot care, which is a non-covered service.
Medicare will cover nail debridement if certain conditions exist. What was the diagnosis?
Medicare will cover nail debridement if certain conditions exist. What was the diagnosis?
espressoguy
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Sorry, since I code podiatry I just assumed it was a toenail 
11720 is for 1-5 nails so they aren't looking for a finger modifier.
What's the reason for the denial? What is the medical necessity?
Edited to add: The CPT doesn't distinguish between fingernails and toenails, so Medicare wouldn't specifically know this was a fingernail. I wonder if the same guidelines apply?
11720 is for 1-5 nails so they aren't looking for a finger modifier.
What's the reason for the denial? What is the medical necessity?
Edited to add: The CPT doesn't distinguish between fingernails and toenails, so Medicare wouldn't specifically know this was a fingernail. I wonder if the same guidelines apply?
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