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Foot Care Services
Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi·MS · Podiatry, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine +1 more·Medical Policy
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Mississippi updated their foot care services policy defining medical necessity criteria for routine foot care, surgical procedures, and diagnostic studies. The policy clarifies coverage requirements for patients with diabetes or metabolic/neurologic/vascular conditions and establishes specific guidelines for various foot care procedures and imaging studies.
Action Required
Immediately: Review current foot care billing practices to ensure compliance with BCBS Mississippi medical necessity criteria. Verify that routine foot care is only billed for patients with documented diabetes with neuropathy complications or qualifying metabolic/neurologic/peripheral vascular diseases. Update documentation requirements to include proper justification for nail debridement procedures, vascular studies, and x-rays according to the specific conditions outlined in the policy.