# 89 Ill. Adm. Code 140.426: Section 140.426 Limitations on Podiatry Services

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## Section

- **Citation:** 89 Ill. Adm. Code 140.426
- **Heading:** Section 140.426 Limitations on Podiatry Services
- **Jurisdiction:** Illinois
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Illinois Administrative Code / Title 89 SOCIAL SERVICES / CHAPTER I: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTHCARE AND FAMILY SERVICES / Part 140 MEDICAL PAYMENT / Section 140.426 Limitations on Podiatry Services

## Text

Section 140
Section 140.426  Limitations
on Podiatry Services
a)         Payment for an initial visit shall be made only one time for
an individual patient to determine whether foot care is required and covered by
the Department's program.  In partnership or group practices, it is allowed
only one time collectively for all podiatrists in the group.
b)         Payment for blood work by the "dipstick" method
shall be made only when a colorimetric instrument is used for evaluation of the
results.
c)         Payment for orthomechanics, multiple surgical procedures or
surgical procedures within a six (6) month period following original surgery
shall be made only when the podiatrist obtains prior approval from the
Department.

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