Diabetic Foot & Ankle Care, Ulcer Prevention – Evaluation of Footwear

Patients who were evaluated for proper footwear and sizing at least once within 12 months
Definition:
Evaluation for Proper Footwear – Includes a foot examination documenting the vascular, neurological, dermatological, and structural/biomechanical findings. The foot should be measured using a standard measuring device, and counseling on appropriate footwear should be based on risk categorization.
Numerator Quality-Data Coding Options for Reporting Satisfactorily:
Footwear Evaluation Performed
G8410: Footwear evaluation performed and documented
OR
Footwear Evaluation not Performed for Documented Reasons
G8416: Clinician documented that patient was not an eligible candidate for footwear evaluation measure
OR
Footwear Evaluation not Performed
G8415: Footwear evaluation was not performed