The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) require that DME suppliers maintain proof that any time dispensed was received by the beneficiary in Read More →

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) requires that DME suppliers maintain proof that any item dispensed was received by the beneficiary in Read More →

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) requires that DME suppliers maintain proof that any item dispensed was received by the beneficiary in Read More →

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) requires that DME suppliers maintain proof that any item dispensed was received by the beneficiary in Read More →

If a patient has bilateral ulcers that both qualify for surgical dressings, you can supply dressings for both ulcers at the same encounter. When Read More →

Among the requirements that must be satisfied when dispensing surgical dressings and compression garments is a face-to-face (FTF) examination. This FTF exam must take Read More →

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 →