Documentation is for the correct beneficiary.

Documentation is for the correct date of service.

Documentation contains a valid and legible signature.

Documentation that includes evidence of a qualifying medical condition/disease(s) to support Medicare coverage requirements for routine foot care exclusion.

Documentation demonstrates the medical necessity of each service considering the patient's usual activities including being actively seen by a primary care provider.

Documentation includes evidence of a thorough physical examination to support the condition(s) being treated.

Documentation that includes evidence to support the reporting of one of the following applicable Q modifiers, if applicable:

Documentation for nail debridement should include:

Documentation supporting an order or request by the patient/patient's family for foot-care services provided in a nursing facility, if applicable.

Documentation that includes a procedure note with the following information, if applicable:

If applicable and required, submitted documentation should include a beneficiary waiver of liability.