Amazon ships approximately 1.6 mission packages a day. That is more than 66,000 orders per hour or 18.5 orders per second. Ninety percent of Read More →
There are two current proposals that pose a significant threat to skin substitute services. It is important that providers who treat chronic wounds have advanced Read More →
Many wound care-related procedures, including some amputations and certain incision and drainage services carry with them a 10- or 90-day postoperative global period. For Read More →
“No way am I doing wound care in my office, I just refer that out. I am going to lose my shirt if I Read More →
Is it appropriate to submit an evaluation and management (E&M) service when a patient presents with a healed ulcer? It depends. Probably, but it Read More →
Venous Leg Ulcer Formation Venous leg ulcers develop as a result of abnormal vein function. When venous blood is not returned to the heart Read More →
Can Non-Physicians Order Surgical Dressings? In many cases, the answer is “Yes!” When surgical dressings are dispensed to a patient, a Standard Written Order (SWO) Read More →
Billing wound care supplies and debridement together can be tricky. It is essential that medical practices follow the following guidelines: 1. Billing Wound Read More →
Can Surgical Dressings Be Used For Wound Dehiscence? Yes, you can use surgical dressings for wound dehiscence. For Medicare beneficiaries, there is no time Read More →
If you're a physician, there are many reasons why you should start a wound care practice. Not only is this an in-demand field, but Read More →