Foot care (for diabetes)
Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance) covers some diabetes-related foot care if you’re eligible
Description
Depending on your exam results, foot care may include treatment for foot ulcers and calluses, and toenail management.
Coverage details
Part B
covers foot exams or treatment if you have diabetes-related lower leg nerve damage that can increase the risk of limb loss.
Who's eligible
Medicare covers some diabetes-related foot care if you have diabetic peripheral neuropathy and loss of protective sensation.
Costs
- After you meet the Part B deductible , you pay 20% of the Medicare-approved amount for any medically necessary foot treatment you get from your doctor or other health care provider.
- In a hospital outpatient setting , you also pay a copayment for medically necessary treatment.
Ask your doctor or healthcare provider how much your test, item, or service will cost.
Your doctor may recommend services that Medicare does not cover or offers too frequently. This could end up in additional costs for you. Make sure to ask your doctor about the reasons for these recommendations and what Medicare will actually cover.
Specific amounts you could owe depend on:
Other insurance you may have
How much your doctor charges
If your doctor accepts assignment
The type of facility
Where you get your test, item, or service