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annamaria70

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Hi, guys!
I am new to podiatry and want to clarify some info. We have to reflect DLS by PCP for Medicare patients whom done procedures like 11720,11721, 11055,11056,11057. Requirement to DLS is to be within six months from current visit. How should we bill if DLS is out six months frame? Is procedure will not be paid by Medicare?
Thanks for any respond.
 
I have been in orthopedics and podiatry for about a year now and in my experience I have learned that if it is past the 6 month mark then I only bill the office visit because the procedure will not be covered. I noticed that you didn't say 6 weeks after the visit as well and wasn't sure if you were aware of that. It has to be 6 months before the visit or 6 weeks after the visit for DLS. Hope this helps!
 
Thank you very much for your answer, it is really helpful. Just I can't find on Medicare link info for availability future DLS. If you have one, it would be great! Thanks again.
 
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