She is visiting a foot doctor for a bunion, and Medicare can cover the appointment while paying nothing for the toenail trim during the same visit.
Quick Read Medicare Part B includes coverage for bunion treatment. However, toenail trimming is considered routine foot care, which means patients have to pay the full amount out of their own pockets. Patients with diabetes who have signs of neuropathy or poor circulation may qualify for covered nail trims, only paying a 20% coinsurance instead […]
Bunion myths debunked — and why you shouldn’t ignore them
When Karen Huger, who could forget that iconic moment in “The Real Housewives of Potomac” Called Ashleaderby’s bunion? Yes, she came for her bunion – she came violently for them. But while they may often be friendly joke butts, according to one New York City podiatrist, the aponeurosis ans is not actually a laughing matter. […]
Woman eats foot-shaped birthday caked after her bunion surgery: ‘Amazing’
Talk about moving your best feet forward. A woman recovering from surgery celebrated her birthday by slicing the anoinsula with a foot-shaped 18-inch cake with an ankle bracelet and surgical tools, making her a surprise for her friend. (See the video at the top of this article.) Claudia Shead, 28, had surgery on her right […]