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Medicare Coverage Issues Manual

Section 50-8.1, Services Provided for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Diabetic Sensory Neuropathy With Loss of Protective Sensation (aka Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy), is added to delineate the coverage policy for foot care related to diabetic peripheral neuropathy with loss of protective sensation. This service is covered as a physician service under section 1861(s)(1) of the Social Security Act (the Act).

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Issued by: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Issue Date: April 01, 2002

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