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
This is the 2008 version of HCPCS G0246 - please refer to the 2016 HCPCS code set for the latest version.
Added on Monday, July 01, 2002
Status changed on Monday, July 01, 2002 to: No maintenance for this code
BETOS Classification: Office Visits > Established
Medicare coverage status: Special coverage instructions apply