08/10/2020

Podiatry Benefits-BCBS

While less common nowadays, there are some plans that are offered by Blue Cross and other insurances that exclude podiatry services as a non-covered service, or have reduced benefits. Most plans offered have very similar benefits that offer coverage for most acute care and exclude some routine services, such as foot care and flat feet.

While less common nowadays, there are some plans that are offered by Blue Cross and other insurances that exclude podiatry services as a non-covered service, or have reduced benefits. Most plans offered have very similar benefits that offer coverage for most acute care and exclude some routine services, such as foot care and flat feet.

However, some plans may limit coverage to only be payable if related to a patient who is diabetic or an injury, or may choose to carve out coverage completely. Exclusions like this may be unusual nowadays, but as a reminder, benefits should be verified when a patient first establishes care to the practice and should be monitored periodically to confirm that services rendered will be paid by the insurance.