C.M.R. 10, 144, ch. 101, ch. II, 144-101-II-95, subsec. 144-101-II-95.01
Podiatric care is a service performed by a licensed podiatrist that is reasonable and medically necessary for the diagnosis or treatment of diseases or pathology of the foot and ankle.
A podiatrist is a person who has special training and expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of problems associated with the human foot and ankle, and the structures that govern its function. A podiatrist functions within the scope of the current license granted by the State or Province in which the services are performed.
MaineCare considers routine podiatric care to include such items as nail debridement, removing corns and calluses, trimming, cutting and clipping of the toenails.
Covered services are those medically necessary services described in Section 95.04.
C.M.R. 10, 144, ch. 101, ch. II, 144-101-II-95, subsec. 144-101-II-95.01