What you need to do:​

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• Please read prior to attending your consultation:

• Vitality requires you to gain a pre-authorization number prior to the appointment

• Understand your policy and that if you have an excess this will be payable to The Functional Podiatrist

• You can call Vitality on 0345 602 3523 or if you are already a member you can log in here

• They may require a referral from a Consultant/GP prior to your appointment

• Vitality does not cover dressings, medications, or orthotics. These may be extra and your Podiatrist will discuss prices during the appointment.

• Contact Vitality if you have any doubts regarding your policy coverage prior to attending.  The Functional Podiatrist cannot speak to your insurance company, this has to be done by the policy maker. 

• It is imperative, and your responsibility, that you notify Vitality before any consultation otherwise they may not cover the consultation fees. 

• If Vitality fails to cover your consultation fees, The Functional Podiatrist will send you an invoice to be paid within 30 days.

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Procedure codes for podiatrists:​​

NAME OF PROCEDURE/ APPOINTMENT &  PROCEDURE CODES:

• Initial consultation - No code required – Pre-authorisation only

• Follow-up consultation - No code required – Pre-authorisation only

• Shockwave therapy per consultation - Per appointment patients will need to pre-authorise the following: T5780 for plantar fasciitis / T7250 for achilles tendinopathy

• Nail surgery / Per toe operated patients will need to pre-authorise the following: S7010.  This code includes local anaesthesia and phenol.

• Non-image guided injection therapy / Per injection patients will need to pre-authorise the following: W9040

• Advanced Gait Analysis / Initial Injury Consultation Not covered by VITALITY benefits (self-funded only)

• Dressings / medications / splints and orthoses (medical insoles) Not covered by VITALITY benefits (self-funded only

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