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Feet First Podcast Episode 2 What Insurance Really Covers (and What It Doesn’t)
📺 Video Description – Feet First Podcast Episode 2
🎙️ Title: What Insurance Really Covers (and What It Doesn’t)🎧 Host: Lori Halloway, The Meticulous Manicurist™🌐 Learn More: https://academy.themeticulousmanicuri...

🔍 Description:In this eye-opening episode of Feet First, Lori Halloway breaks down one of the biggest misconceptions in toenail care: that insurance covers it. Spoiler alert—it usually doesn’t. Lori explains why most people are denied toenail services under Medicare or insurance, what billing codes are used, and why clients are better off seeking care from trained professionals like STAR NTs.
You’ll also learn the difference between cosmetic and medical care, the actual costs of podiatrist visits, and how trained nail technicians are filling a critical gap in the system.

⏱️ Episode Chapters / Timestamps:
00:00 – Intro: Why Insurance Misleads ClientsLori sets the stage for a deeper look at what coverage actually includes—and what it doesn't.
01:04 – The Coverage MythThe truth about podiatrist appointments and why most toenail cases aren’t covered by insurance.
02:10 – Clients Are Left Without HelpWhat happens when neither the podiatrist nor salon can help—and why clients are stuck.
03:22 – Why Toenail Care Isn’t MedicalLori explains how toenail care is classified as cosmetic or self-care unless severe medical risks are involved.
04:38 – CMS Guidelines for CoverageLearn what Medicare’s CMS Publication 100-02 actually says about when nail care qualifies for insurance reimbursement.
06:00 – The Catch: Most Clients Don’t QualifyEven with the listed medical conditions, most people won’t meet Medicare’s strict requirements.
06:51 – Where STAR NTs Come InLori explains how trained nail techs can legally and ethically provide much-needed toenail care.
08:01 – The Real Cost of a Podiatrist VisitFrom $35 nail trims to $2,000 nail removals—Lori breaks down common CPT billing codes.
11:08 – Misconceptions About Podiatry AppointmentsWhy podiatrists don’t soak feet—and what insurance actually prevents them from doing.
12:56 – Salon vs. STAR NT vs. Medical RouteComparing the client experience between rushed, insurance-driven care and restorative services with a STAR NT.
14:25 – Why Clients Will Gladly Pay Out-of-PocketClients see the value in respectful, detailed service—especially when it costs less and delivers more.
15:00 – Podiatrists Are Looking for YouMany podiatrists are seeking trained nail techs and foot care providers to fill this growing need.
16:25 – A Massive, Untapped MarketLori explains how this opportunity bridges beauty and health—and positions nail techs to thrive.
17:27 – Call to Action: Become the SolutionJoin the movement. Learn how to become a STAR NT and serve clients who need you.

🦶 Connect with Lori HallowayWebsite: https://academy.themeticulousmanicuri... @themeticulousmanicuristYouTube: Meticulous Manicurist Nail Tutorials

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