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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Last month, I had the opportunity to work with more than 100 doctors while conducting a 14-day practice reinvention challenge. Every day, the participants were asked to watch a short video and perform a challenge that would help them work on their practice and themselves. For many of the participants, it was just the motivation […]

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How to Effectively Dispense Compression Therapy In-Office

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Dispensing compression systems from my office is extremely rewarding.  Patients enjoy being handed the product they need, rather than having to hunt for it in their community.  Specifically, patients in need of compression therapy find that not all compression garments are right for them. Oftentimes, these patients enjoy the ease of application and adjustment that […]

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Choosing the Proper Dressing Size

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When dispensing surgical dressings, the dressing size should be selected based on the size of the ulcer being treated.  From a clinical standpoint, the dressing should cover the entire ulcer.  From a compliance and payment standpoint, it is not appropriate to use a large dressing size when a smaller size was available that could have […]