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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.

Vitality Procedure codes for podiatrists:

NAME OF PROCEDURE/ APPOINTMENT:PROCEDURE CODES:
Initial consultationNo code required – Pre-authorisation only
Follow-up consultationNo code required – Pre-authorisation only
Shockwave therapy per consultationPer appointment patients will need to pre-authorise the following:
T5780 for plantar fasciitis / T7250 for achilles tendinopathy
SWIFT verruca treatment per consultationPer appointment patients will need to pre-authorise the following:
SO601
Nail surgeryPer toe operated patients will need to pre-authorise the following:
S7010.  This code includes local anaesthesia and phenol.
Non-image guided injection therapyPer injection patients will need to pre-authorise the following:
W9040
Ultrasound guided steroid injection therapyPer injection patients will need to pre-authorise the following:
W9030
MSK AnalysisNot covered by VITALITY benefits (self-funded only)
Advanced MSK + 3D Gait AnalysisNot covered by VITALITY benefits (self-funded only)
Diagnostic imagingWe 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)
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