CIGNA| Private Medical Insurance
CIGNA Podiatry : South West Podiatry work with a number of major private medical insurance companies including CIGNA.
CIGNA Insurance – What you need to know :
Prior to attending your appointment through CIGNA, please ensure that you gain a pre-authorisation number from your insurance company and understand how much your policy excess should be by calling CIGNA on 01475 788463 or Existing members can login here: CIGNA Member login, or email: UKinfo@Cigna.com. Please also note that medical devices such as orthotics, splints and medication are not covered by CIGNA.
- Ensure that you gain a pre-authorisation number.
- Understand how much your excess is on your policy, what fees are covered and advise the clinic.
- You may require a GP/Consultant referral prior to attending.
- You will need to pay your Policy Excess directly to the clinic.
- Contact your insurance provider if in any doubt regarding your policy coverage prior to attending your Podiatry consultation.
- In most cases you will pay for your consultation and claim back your fees.
- South West Podiatry can bill CIGNA directly for you if we have the appropriate information. Please speak to your podiatrist at your consultation
Here are South West Podiatry’s procedure codes:
· Initial consultation: Retrieve Authorisation only ( no procedure code )
· Follow up appointment: Retrieve Authorisation only ( no procedure code )
· Nail Surgery one toe: Procedure code for : S7010 + AC100 + consultation fee
· Cryotherapy / curettage + LA: Procedure code for S1110 + ( If local anaesthesia is required authorise procedure code: AC100 )
· Injection into subcutaneous tissue: Procedure code : S5210 + ( If local anaesthesia is required, code: AC100 )
· ESWT ( shock wave therapy ) Plantar fasciitis: Procedure code: T5780
· ESWT ( Shockwave therapy) Achilles tendon: Procedure code : T7250
· Injection of steroid: Procedure code : W9040 + ( If local anaesthesia is required, code: AC100 )
· Gait analysis: Retrieve Authorisation only ( no procedure code – Gait Analysis)
· Local anaesthesia injection: Procedure code : AC100 to administer local anaesthesia
We are here to help you. You can book a new patient consultation online here, call us on 020 7164 6607 or send us a message on info@swpodiatry.co.uk