2024 HCPCS Code G0245

Initial physician evaluation and management of a diabetic patient with diabetic sensory neuropathy resulting in a loss of protective sensation (lops) which must include: (1) the diagnosis of lops, (2) a patient history, (3) a physical examination that consists of at least the following elements: (a) visual inspection of the forefoot, hindfoot and toe web spaces, (b) evaluation of a protective sensation, (c) evaluation of foot structure and biomechanics, (d) evaluation of vascular status and skin integrity, and (e) evaluation and recommendation of footwear and (4) patient education

TAGS: footwear recommendation consists status physician patient sensory diabetic management initial resulting vascular neuropathy education physical structure examination inspection diagnosis sensation hindfoot evaluation visual protective least

Short DescriptionInitial foot exam pt lops
HCPCS Coverage Code D - Special coverage instructions apply
HCPCS Action Code N - No maintenance for this code
HCPCS Action Effective Date July 01, 2002
HCPCS Code Added Date July 01, 2002
HCPCS Pricing Indicator Code 11 - Price established using national rvu's
HCPCS Multiple Pricing Indicator Code A - Not applicable as HCPCS priced under one methodology
HCPCS Coverage Issues Manual Reference Section Number 50.81
HCPCS Type Of Service Code 1 - Medical care
HCPCS Anesthesia Base Unit Quantity 0

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