Compression is an essential component of both healing and preventing venous leg ulcers. Not only do compression garments, such as the EXTREMIT-EASE® Compression Garment, Read More →

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 →

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 →

Does 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 →

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 →

Multiple surgical dressings can be combined to appropriately cover a wound, however there are dressing combinations that are not appropriate. Different surgical dressings have Read More →

Noridian Issues a Clarification Notice About Updated Collagen Dressings Coverage Prior to the latest LCD changes, DME providers who dispensed collagen for patients at-home Read More →