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BT2025179: IHCP updates guidelines to allow podiatrists to bill for removal of foreign bodies
Indiana Medicaid (IHCP)·Effective Jan 12, 2026
CPT 20520, in plain terms, covers Removing a simple foreign object that's embedded in muscle or tendon tissue. CPT 20520 is referenced in 1 tracked payer policy change from Indiana Medicaid (IHCP). For billers and coders, staying current on payer-specific coverage criteria, reimbursement rules, and prior-authorization requirements for CPT 20520 is critical to clean claim submission. Each entry below links to the full policy analysis with effective dates and action steps.
Official descriptor: CPT 20520 on AAPC
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