When dispensing surgical dressings and submitting a claim for payment, it is important to adhere to compliance guidelines. When dispensing surgical dressings to Medicare Read More →
Protocols in your office are essential for the health of your practice. What is needed in an effective written protocol? Who does what and Read More →
Documenting an adequate description of an ulcer being treated is essential when dispensing surgical dressings. Who Makes The Rules? Providers know the elements Read More →
Scheduling wound care patients can be complicated, and it is hard to know how to properly and efficiently schedule them. Why is scheduling wound Read More →
Primary Versus Secondary Surgical Dressings According to the Durable Medical Equipment Medicare Administrative Contractors (DMEMACs), the definitions of primary and secondary surgical dressings are: Read More →
Whether you call them meetings, gatherings, huddles, or morning reports, they are essential to the daily performance of your office. What is a Read More →
Hospice Guidelines A Medicare beneficiary may choose to receive hospice care after a doctor certifies that they are terminally ill, meaning they have a Read More →
As a consultant, I often hear excuses as to why doctors are not dispensing wound care supplies in their offices. 1. I Forgot Read More →
Accurate diagnosis coding is essential when providing wound care. This can include primary, secondary, and sometimes even tertiary diagnoses. When a comorbid condition contributes Read More →
Dispensing surgical dressings in your office can improve outcomes, patient satisfaction, and can result in tremendous profits. The main surgical dressings that can be Read More →