tci Part B Insider - 2015 Issue 24

Part B Coding Coach: Does Your Documentation Support More Extensive Plantar Fasciitis Treatment?

Here’s how to justify every level of treatment.  Heel pain affects nearly two2 million Americans, which means it’s not uncommon for practitioners to be consulted if the pain escalates. The most common form of hindfoot pain is plantar fasciitis, a condition in which the plantar fascia becomes inflamed and painful. Physicians have several treatment options for plantar fasciitis, so encourage a good “paper trail” that documents every step and helps justify medical necessity at every level.  Starting point: Most plantar fasciitis pain is located close to where the fascia attaches to the calcaneus, or...

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