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2023 Blue Cross and Blue Shield Service Benefit Plan - FEP Blue Focus
Section 5(a). Medical Services and Supplies Provided by Physicians and Other Healthcare Professionals

Foot Care
 
Note: We state whether or not the calendar year deductible applies for each benefit listed in this section.

Benefit Description

Foot Care
Routine foot care when you are under active treatment for a metabolic or peripheral vascular disease, such as diabetes

Notes:

 
  • For corresponding office visits, see page 39.
     
  • See below, Orthopedic and Prosthetic Devices, for information on podiatric shoe inserts.
     
  • See page 57, Section 5(b), for our coverage for surgical procedures.


You Pay
Preferred: 30% of the Plan allowance (deductible applies)

Non-preferred (Participating/Non-participating): You pay all charges
 
Benefit Description

Not covered:

 
  • Routine foot care, such as cutting, trimming, or removal of corns, calluses, or the free edge of toenails, and similar routine treatment of conditions of the foot, except as stated above


You Pay
All charges