Coding During the Postoperative Global Period
Many wound care-related procedures, including some amputations and certain incision and drainage services carry with them a 10- or Read More →
Coding The Healed Ulcer Encounter
Is it appropriate to submit an evaluation and management (E&M) service when a patient presents with a healed ulcer? 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 →
CPT Code Changes for 2022
There are several CPT® code changes that took effect on January 1, 2022, that are pertinent to wound care Read More →
Considerations in Dispensing Compression Therapy with EXTREMIT-EASE
Providers can dispense the EXTREMIT-EASE® Compression Garment directly to patients. Patients enjoy being given the product they need, rather Read More →
ICD-10-CM Changes
A new ICD-10 Clinical Modification (ICD-10-CM) code set took effect on October 1, 2021. There are some changes to Read More →
Don’t Use “Unspecified” ICD-10-CM Codes in Wound Care
Why It Is Wrong The use of an "unspecified" ICD-10-CM code normally indicates that the documentation did not contain Read More →
Documenting Medical Necessity
Umbrella The presence and documentation of medical necessity is an umbrella requirement that applies to all medical services and Read More →
Inappropriate Payment Denials
What Is Happening There have been multiple recent incidences of surgical dressing payment denial based on an auditor's finding Read More →
