Clarification in Order Requirements for DME Dispensing In a MLN Matters article dated October 12, 2018, CMS announced a clarification in order requirements for Read More →
I had a problem. I hated telling my staff "yes." I am a Type A personality. Above all else, I believe that I can Read More →
One of the most important steps to ensure clean billing of surgical dressings is the appropriate use of the A- modifier. The A- modifier Read More →
Recently, I had the pleasure of hosting a protocol building workshop at IPED. We had a group of 30 physicians that came together to Read More →
By Dr. Jeffrey D. Lehrman, DPM, FASPS, MAPWCA, CPC, CPMAPublished On: September 14, 20181.7 min readDoes dispensing surgical dressings at the same encounter as an ulcer debridement count as an evaluation and management (E/M)? Short answer: Probably not. Longer answer: Read More →
The surgical dressings available from AMERX Health Care are only covered by a patient's insurance if they are being used for a surgical wound Read More →
When my husband and I started his podiatry practice from scratch, I did everything. I was the medical assistant, the biller, the front desk Read More →
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Some surgical dressings only have coverage for full-thickness ulcers. These include alginates, foams, and hydrogels. When dispensing a dressing that is only covered for Read More →
While some physicians may interchange the terms "ulcer" and "wound" as if they are synonyms, when it comes it ICD-10, your choice of words Read More →
Can You Bill For Two Different Dressings For The Same Ulcer? The answer is...YES! When can you dispense two dressings for the same ulcer? When Read More →
