A guideline informs coders that Medicare requires documentation from the prescribing physician showing that certain conditions have been met in order for a patient to receive Medicare-covered:

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Medicare has specific documentation requirements for covering diabetic shoes, fillings, and modifications to ensure that these are medically necessary and meet the program's criteria for coverage. This includes a certification from the prescribing physician that the patient has diabetes and requires these items for their condition.

A Guideline Informs Coders That Medicare Requires Documentation from the Prescribing