VNS Health EasyCare Plus: Podiatry Services

Podiatry is an essential service for those with vulnerable or problematic lower legs, ankles, and feet.

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Cost
0% - 20% coinsurance
Prior Authorization Required
Yes
Provider Referral or Order Required
Yes

How To Receive

Details on how to apply

  1. Obtain a network provider referral for podiatry.

  2. Contact the VNS Health EasyCare Plus Team at (866) 783-1444 (TTY 711) for prior authorization.

    • The network podiatrist may help with authorization.

  3. Schedule an appointment with the network podiatrist.

  4. Attend the appointment.

  5. Engage in recommended follow-up treatment and/or referrals.

  6. If transportation is needed to and from the appointment:

    • Call (877) 718-4219 (TTY: 711), M-F 8am-8pm, at least 48 hours in advance of the needed transportation.

    • Have the date, time, location, and reason for transportation ready when calling.

    • Receive authorization and guidance on scheduling the transportation service.

    • Get confirmation of scheduled transportation.

    • Use the transportation service to and from the appointment.

Availability
Ongoing, as ordered and authorized
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Podiatry services are commonly needed for those who suffer from painful, debilitating, or deforming conditions of the feet, or for those who have chronic illnesses such as diabetes or peripheral vascular disease that affect the lower limbs and make the feet vulnerable to injury.

Conditions that a podiatrist may treat are (not limited to) diabetic foot care, foot injuries, toe deformities, toenail issues, skin infections, corns, calluses, bunions, bone spurs, ankle or heel pain, club foot, and plantar fasciitis.

Covered services include:

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