The Revised Starling Principle and Its Role in Lymphedema
Introduction The Starling principle, originally proposed by Ernest Starling in the early 1900s, has been a critical theory Read More →
Answering the Call: Your Receptionist’s Role in Growing Your Practice
Introduction If you ask a person on the street what your receptionist does, there’s a chance their answer Read More →
How Many EXTREMIT-EASE’s Can We Dispense?
EXTREMIT-EASE The EXTREMIT-EASE compression garment provides 30-50 mmHg of therapeutic compression and has an innovative design that employs zippers Read More →
Expansion of Coverage For EXTREMIT-EASE
On November 1, CMS released the CY 2024 Final Home Health Prospective Payment System Final Rule. This Rule contains significant Read More →
New ICD-10 Clinical Modifications
A new ICD-10 Clinical Modification (ICD-10-CM) code set took effect October 1, 2023. In this new code set, there Read More →
Answering the Call Part 2: The Receptionist’s Role in Insurance Verification and Payments
Your receptionist holds one of the many keys to your financial success. Two of the biggest sources of lost Read More →
Answering the Call Part 1: Your Receptionist’s Role in Wound Care
Receptionists wear many hats. They are the face of your practice, act as a detective, and are your gateway Read More →
Dispensing Surgical Dressings Prior to Surgery
If a surgical dressing will be needed following a surgery, may we dispense the dressing prior to the surgery and Read More →
Billing Wound Care Supplies and Debridement
Billing wound care supplies and debridement together can be tricky. It is essential that medical practices follow the following Read More →
Can We Code For An Unna Boot and Ulcer Debridement at the Same Encounter?
No. The reference for this is in the National Correct Coding Initiative (NCCI).1,2 The Guidance Chapter IV, Section Read More →
