How the New Medicare Fee Schedule Reshapes Podiatry in 2026?
The 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule proposed rule brings significant shifts for podiatry, particularly in reimbursement, care delivery, and MIPS reporting. Key updates include changes to RVUs, payment adjustments, and revised coverage policies affecting common podiatric services such as debridement, routine foot care, and diabetic foot management.
The rule strengthens transparency, expands care coordination, and tightens documentation and medical-necessity standards. MIPS changes introduce new podiatry-focused measures and stricter performance scoring, making preparation essential.
Practices must refine workflows, improve coding accuracy, and enhance compliance to protect revenue and adapt smoothly to Medicare’s evolving expectations. To know more, read how the New Medicare Fee Schedule Reshapes Podiatry in 2026?