| HCPCS Code: |
G0246 |
| Long Description: |
Follow-up physician evaluation and management of a diabetic patient with diabetic sensory neuropathy resulting in a loss of protective sensation (lops) to include at least the following: (1) a patient history, (2) a physical examination that includes: (a) visual inspection of the forefoot, hindfoot and toe web spaces, (b) evaluation of protective sensation, (c) evaluation of foot structure and biomechanics, (d) evaluation of vascular status and skin integrity, and (e) evaluation and recommendation of footwear, and (3) patient education |
| Short Description: |
Followup eval of foot pt lop |
| Pricing Indicator 1: |
11 (Price established using national rvu's) |
| Multiple Pricing Code: |
A (Not applicable as HCPCS priced under one methodology) |
| Coverage Issues Manual 1: |
50.81 |
| Statute Number: |
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| Coverage Code: |
D (Special coverage instructions apply) |
| ASC Payment Group Code: |
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| Processing Note Number: |
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| Berenson-Eggers Type of Service (BETOS) Code: |
M1B (Office visits - established) |
| Type of Service Code 1: |
1 (Medical care) |
| Anesthesia Base Unit Quality: |
0 |
| Code Added: |
01-07-2002 |
| Action Effective Date: |
01-07-2002 |
| Action Code: |
N (No maintenance for this code) |
