Medicare Coverage

Feb 19, 12 Medicare Coverage

Posted by in Foot Care

Medicare will make a partial payment for one pair of qualified footwear per calendar year. Requirements of the Medicare Therapeutic Shoe Bill: The managing Physician MUST be an M.D. or a D.O. and needs to complete the: Statement of Certifying Physician for Therapeutic Footwear.  The conditions requiring the shoes must include at...

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Diabetic Foot Care

Apr 03, 11 Diabetic Foot Care

Posted by in diabetes, Foot Care

Footcare Patients are encouraged to wash their feet daily in warm, but not hot water, and dry carefully between the toes. Many problems are caused by poor hygiene. Tinea Pedia can cause splits in the skin between the toes. Diabetics tend to get dry skin on their feet and legs, especially in the winter and the use of emollient cream...

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