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Toenail debridement refers to the act of physically removing any unwanted tissue or substance from a toenail or associated structures. What this exact substance is can vary greatly; however, the unifying trait is that anything removed is typically unwanted or harmful. Toenail debridement can sometimes be aesthetic but can also be life saving.
Debridement of Toenails Nail debridement involves the significant reduction in the thickness and length of the nail to the tolerance of the patient with the aim of allowing the patient to ambulate without pain. Simple trimming of the end of the toenails by cutting or grinding is not considered debridement.Medicare coverage of toenail debridement is limited to two situations: ï· Debridement of hypertrophic nails associated with systemic conditions, and ï· Mycotic nails in the absence of systemic conditions. 1.overage or exclusion from coverage of foot care is determined by the nature of the service and is independent of whether performed by a podiatrist, osteopath, or a doctor of medicine, and without regard to the difficulty or complexity of the procedure. Routine Foot Care 1.