G0247 HCPCS - ROUTINE FOOT CARE BY A PHYSICIAN OF A DIABETIC PATIENT WITH DIABETIC SENSORY NEUROPATHY RESULTING IN A LOSS OF PROTECTIVE SENSATION (LOPS) TO INCLUDE, THE LOCAL CARE OF SUPERFICIAL WOUNDS (I.E. SUPERFICIAL TO MUSCLE AND FASCIA) AND AT LEAST THE FOLLOWING IF PRESENT: (1) LOCAL CARE OF SUPERFICIAL WOUNDS, (2) DEBRIDEMENT OF CORNS AND CALLUSES, AND (3) TRIMMING AND DEBRIDEMENT OF NAILS

Code Information

HCPCS Code: G0247

Sequence Number: 0010

Short Description: Routine footcare pt w lops

Long Description: Routine foot care by a physician of a diabetic patient with diabetic sensory neuropathy resulting in a loss of protective sensation (lops) to include, the local care of superficial wounds (i.e. superficial to muscle and fascia) and at least the following if present: (1) local care of superficial wounds, (2) debridement of corns and calluses, and (3) trimming and debridement of nails

Code Added Date: 7/1/2002

Action Code: N - No maintenance for this code

Action Effective Date: 7/1/2003

Classification: Temporary Procedures & Professional Services

Coding System: HCPCS

Code Type

Berenson-Eggers Type Of Service Code: M1B - Office visits - established
Type Of Service Code:
  • 1 - Whole blood only eff 01/96, whole blood or packed red cells before 01/96

Billing Information

Pricing Indicator Code:
  • 11 - Price established using national rvu's
Multiple Pricing Indicator Code: A - Not applicable as HCPCS priced under one methodology
Coverage Issues Manual Reference Section Number:
  • 50.81
Medicare Carriers Manual Reference Section Number:
    N/A
    Coverage Code: D - Special coverage instructions apply

    HCPCS Record

    Field Name Field Value
    Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System Code G0247
    HCPCS Sequence Number 0010
    HCPCS Record Identification Code 3 - First line of procedure record also contains detail information in positions 92-275
    HCPCS Long Description Routine foot care by a physician of a diabetic patient with diabetic sensory neuropathy resulting in a loss of protective sensation (lops) to include, the local care of superficial wounds (i.e. superficial to muscle and fascia) and at least the following if present: (1) local care of superficial wounds, (2) debridement of corns and calluses, and (3) trimming and debridement of nails
    HCPCS Short Description Routine footcare pt w lops
    HCPCS Pricing Indicator Code 1 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 1 50.81
    HCPCS Coverage Code D - Special coverage instructions apply
    HCPCS Berenson-Eggers Type Of Service Code M1B - Office visits - established
    HCPCS Type Of Service Code 1 1 - Whole blood only eff 01/96, whole blood or packed red cells before 01/96
    HCPCS Anesthesia Base Unit Quantity 0
    HCPCS Code Added Date 7/1/2002
    HCPCS Action Effective Date 7/1/2003
    HCPCS Action Code N - No maintenance for this code

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