Vitality | Private Medical Insurance
South West Podiatry work with a number of major private medical insurance companies including Vitality. All of our HCPC Podiatrists are covered by Vitality Podiatry.
What you need to know:
- While South West Podiatry is happy to accept self-referrals, your insurance provider may require a GP/Consultant referral prior to attending through Vitality. To find out, call Vitality on 0345 602 3523.
You can also speak to Vitality by clicking here: Vitality. - South West Podiatry will bill your insurance company for each consultation. It is your responsibility to inform Vitality prior to each consultation and ensure that the appointment and / or treatment is pre authorised. Failure to provide pre authorised treatments may result in unexpected invoices sent to you.
- Contact Vitality if you have any doubt regarding your policy coverage prior to attending. South West Podiatry cannot speak to your insurance company on your behalf.
- If Vitality fail to cover your consultation fees, South West Podiatry will send you an invoice to self-fund.
- South West Podiatry is a recognised facility for Vitality. We strongly recommend that you request all of our podiatrists be included on your authorisation code.
Things not covered:
- Unfortunately, Vitality do not cover dressings, medication or medical devices such as orthotics and splints. Your Podiatrist can discuss if self-pay fees apply. Advanced Musculoskeletal + 3D Gait Analysis or MSK Analysis appointments are not generally covered by Vitality.
Procedure codes:
| 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 |
| SWIFT verruca treatment per consultation | Per appointment patients will need to pre-authorise the following: SO601 |
| 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 |
| Ultrasound guided steroid injection therapy | Per injection patients will need to pre-authorise the following: W9030 |
| MSK Analysis | Not covered by VITALITY benefits (self-funded only) |
| Advanced MSK + 3D Gait Analysis | Not covered by VITALITY benefits (self-funded only) |
| Diagnostic imaging | We work with VITALITY recognised hospital facilities to offer our patients diagnostic imaging pathways |
| Dressings / medications / splints and orthoses (medical insoles) | Not covered by VITALITY benefits (self-funded only) |
We are here to help you. Schedule a consultation online with your podiatrist, click here: BOOK ONLINE. Alternatively, speak to our friendly booking team on 02071646607: Phone lines are monitored from Monday – Thursday 9am – 5pm and Friday 9am – 3:30pm