Reimbursement & Coding Information

HCPCS Coding Guidance

HCPCS Coding Guidance – The link provided below contains Coverage and Payment Rules, codes and general guidelines for seeking DME reimbursement through Medicare. These guidelines do not replace directions provided by CMS. AMERX Health Care recommends checking with PDAC for the latest updates regarding rules and regulations for dispensing DME products. PDAC – www.dmepdac.com

Common Wound Care Diagnosis & Debridement Codes for AMERX Products

AMERX Health Care has compiled a handy guide of Debridement Codes and ICD-10 Codes associated with dispensing AMERX Products.  While the information in this guide is intended to assist you and your practice with coding, the existence of a code does not guarantee payment. The information is accurate to the best of our knowledge at the time of publication, but coding guidelines can change and we always encourage you to stay up to date.

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Choosing the Right Dressings: When to Select Foam

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Dispensing surgical dressings in your office improves outcomes, improves patient satisfaction, and can result in tremendous profits.  The main surgical dressings that can be dispensed include: Collagen Foam Calcium Alginate Hydrogel Gauze Hydrocolloid Compression Garments With so many to choose from, it can be difficult to select the best option.  In the first of this […]

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How Often Should I Perform Wound Evaluations?

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AMERX Health Care provides extensive and detailed guidance to the AMERX Network of Physicians. This guidance covers compliance when dispensing surgical dressings and includes documentation requirements.  Many providers are comfortable with the documentation that is required when initially dispensing surgical dressings.  However, it is just as important to be comfortable with the regulations regarding the […]

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Boost Revenue in the Face of Uncertainty

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Many practitioners are having to grapple with financial loss as a result of COVID -19. Many clinics are starting to open fully, and cash flow is tight. Right now, you must start generating additional income from your practice. Dispensing wound care supplies is an amazing opportunity to quickly increase your cash flow while improving patient […]

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