AMERX Wound Care Kits Dispensing AMERX Wound Care Kits allows providers to dispense both a primary dressing and a secondary dressing at the same 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 →
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 →
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 →
No. The reference for this is in the National Correct Coding Initiative (NCCI).1,2 The Guidance Chapter IV, Section G.2 of the NCCI Policy Read More →
Providers can dispense the EXTREMIT-EASE® Compression Garment directly to patients. Patients enjoy being given the product they need, rather than trying to fill a Read More →
A new ICD-10 Clinical Modification (ICD-10-CM) code set took effect on October 1, 2021. There are some changes to codes that may relate to Read More →
Why It Is Wrong The use of an "unspecified" ICD-10-CM code normally indicates that the documentation did not contain the information that was necessary Read More →
Umbrella The presence and documentation of medical necessity is an umbrella requirement that applies to all medical services and supplies when submitting for payment Read More →
