Separately Identifiable E/M Demystified
Does dispensing surgical dressings at the same encounter as an ulcer debridement count as an evaluation and management (E/M)? Short Read More →
Coding For A Debridement? Be Sure Your Diagnosis Code Makes Sense.
The surgical dressings available from AMERX Health Care are only covered by a patient's insurance if they are being Read More →
Is Your Diagnosis Code Appropriate for the Dispensed Dressing?
Some surgical dressings only have coverage for full-thickness ulcers. These include alginates, foams, and hydrogels. When dispensing a dressing Read More →
Wound vs. Ulcer- Does It Matter?
While some physicians may interchange the terms "ulcer" and "wound" as if they are synonyms, when it comes it Read More →
One Ulcer, Two Dressings
Can You Bill For Two Different Dressings For The Same Ulcer? The answer is...YES! When can you dispense two dressings Read More →
