Documentation Pearls for Avoiding Claim Denials
What do I need in my note when I do that? Is there a documentation template for that? This session Read More →
Getting Your Patients the Compression They Need
Compression is an essential element of addressing venous leg disease. However, many physicians find patient Read More →
When Should I Switch a Patient’s Dressing?
In the course of treating an ulcer, it may become medically necessary to switch the surgical dressing a patient Read More →
Don’t Let This Be You! The Top 10 Reasons for Surgical Dressing Claim Denials
The Durable Medical Equipment Medicare Administrative Contractors (DMEMACs) release a quarterly report that details the Read More →
Wound Dehiscence and Surgical Dressings
Can Surgical Dressings Be Used For Wound Dehiscence? Yes, you can use surgical dressings for wound dehiscence. For Medicare Read More →
Why You Should Start A Wound Care Practice
If you're a physician, there are many reasons why you should start a wound care practice. Not only is 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 →
Documenting Medical Necessity
Umbrella The presence and documentation of medical necessity is an umbrella requirement that applies to all medical services and Read More →
