If provided by a physician (M.D.) or a Medicare-certified podiatrist (doctor of podiatric medicine, or DPM), medically necessary care for treatment of injury, disease, or other medical conditions affecting the foot, ankle, or lower leg is covered by Medicare Part B. Routine foot care that's not medically necessary is not covered.

• Conditions that Might Justify Foot Care Coverage
• Exclusions from Foot Care Coverage
• Foot Care for Patients with Chronic Disease
• Lower Extremity Wound Care
• Therapeutic Shoes for Persons with Diabetes: Decision-Making and Ordering

Resources

• Internet Only Manual (IOM) Medicare Benefit Policy Manual, Publication 100-02, Chapter 15, Section 290
• CMS  Medicare Learning Network (MLN) Matters Special Edition (SE)1113