Foot care (for diabetes)
Medicare Coverage Information
Overview
Medicare provides specialized foot care coverage for patients with diabetes to help prevent serious complications. Beneficiaries can receive certain preventive and therapeutic foot treatments when medically necessary and prescribed by a healthcare professional.
- Covers annual foot exams for patients with diabetes
- Includes treatment for diabetes-related nerve damage and circulation issues
- Requires documentation of medical necessity from a qualified healthcare provider
- Covers therapeutic shoe/inserts for diabetic patients with severe foot conditions
- Medicare Part B beneficiaries with diagnosed diabetes
- Patients with documented diabetes-related foot complications
- Individuals receiving ongoing diabetes management
- Part B typically covers 80% of approved foot care services after meeting annual deductible
- Patients are responsible for 20% coinsurance for covered services
- Additional costs may apply for specialized treatments or advanced interventions
- Must have a diagnosed diabetes condition
- Services must be deemed medically necessary
- Limited to specific foot care treatments related directly to diabetes
- Requires referral and documentation from healthcare provider
- Consult with primary care physician about diabetes foot care needs
- Get a comprehensive foot examination annually
- Verify specific coverage details with your Medicare plan
- Keep detailed medical records for potential reimbursement
Last updated: 6/15/2025
Quick Information
- Provider
- Medicare
- Last Updated
- 6/15/2025
- Topics
- Medicarediabetes foot carepodiatrydiabetic foot treatmentMedicare foot coverage
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