American Podiatric Medical Association
American Podiatric Medical Association Corrects President's Misstatement on Foot Amputation Costs
Published in Managed Care Law Weekly, September 6th, 2009
According to a study published in 2007 in The Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association (JAPMA), the overall estimated cost of a lower-leg amputation can range from $30,000 to $40,000, which includes fees for hospital stays, medical specialists, post operative care and physician reimbursement. While making a case for health care reform...
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