To use a “bunionectomy” CPT® code, the medial eminence of the first metatarsal head must be resected.
Digital scanning technology has matured to the point where it isn't just a high-tech alternative, it's a more accurate, efficient, and cost-effective method for capturing the data needed to fabricate truly custom orthotics. If you've been wondering whether it's worth making the switch, here's a side-by-side look at how these two methods compare.
You asked for more intuitive, self-service tools to manage billing, and we listened. We've updated your SureFit account with a reimagined My Invoices tab (replacing the previous View and Pay Invoices tab) designed to make account management faster and more accurate.
When billing for toe amputation procedures, understanding the assigned global period is essential for accurate reimbursement. This is especially true for two commonly used CPT codes that carry a zero-day global period; a designation with important implications for how post-procedure evaluation and management (E/M) services are billed.
While Medicare is a national program, it is administered on a local level by Medicare Administrative Contractors (MACs). MACs may issue Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) and LCD Reference Articles for certain services. LCDs and LCD Reference Articles typically outline the documentation requirements, coverage allowances, and coverage limitations for a service.
This blog is designed to guide you through the process of increasing awareness to diagnosis, staging, choosing an appropriate compression therapy treatment plan, and outlining guidelines regarding patient insurance benefits.
Medicare’s “Therapeutic Shoes for Persons with Diabetes” program is a phenomenal benefit to patients, with a robust library of peer-reviewed literature supporting the fact that these therapeutic shoes / inserts decrease pathology and prevent complications in patients with diabetes, leading to improved outcomes for our practices.
CMS announced that submission of L1932 to a DMEMAC will require prior authorization of coverage effective April 13, 2026.
A new CPT® code set took effect January 1, 2026. This new code set includes modifications to the CPT coding for remote physiologic monitoring, remote therapeutic monitoring, and additions, deletions, and modifications pertinent to care of the lower extremity. These changes are shared here.
Many EHR systems include templates that outline the documentation requirements set by CMS for dispensing diabetic shoes in your office. However, unless vetted by a compliance specialist or created by someone who has experienced an insurance audit, small details may be overlooked.
