Debridement & Compression at Same Encounter

By |2023-03-21T13:00:59-04:00March 17, 2023|Dr. Jeffrey D. Lehrman, DPM, FASPS, MAPWCA, CPC, CPMA, EXTREMIT-EASE Compression Garments & Liners|

Question:  Can we submit CPT® codes1 for both applications of a below knee, multi-layer compression system and ulcer debridement Read More →

Top 5 Reasons for Surgical Dressings Denial – Avoid Them!

By |2023-02-16T15:45:57-05:00February 16, 2023|AMERX Kits & Dressings, Dr. Jeffrey D. Lehrman, DPM, FASPS, MAPWCA, CPC, CPMA|

One DMEMAC (CGS) recently released its quarterly report containing the top reasons for denials of surgical dressing claims1.  Here, Read More →

Can We Code For An Unna Boot and Ulcer Debridement at the Same Encounter?

By |2022-02-16T08:44:27-05:00February 11, 2022|Dr. Jeffrey D. Lehrman, DPM, FASPS, MAPWCA, CPC, CPMA, Reimbursement and Coding|

No. The reference for this is in the National Correct Coding Initiative (NCCI).1,2 The Guidance Chapter IV, Section Read More →

Understanding Debridement and Surgical Dressings

By |2021-10-05T16:47:20-04:00June 16, 2020|AMERX Kits & Dressings, Dr. Jeffrey D. Lehrman, DPM, FASPS, MAPWCA, CPC, CPMA|

What is a Qualifying Wound? According to the DMEMAC Local Coverage Article (LCA), Surgical Dressings - Policy Article (A54563), Read More →

Separately Identifiable E/M Demystified

By |2021-08-20T16:03:30-04:00September 14, 2018|Dr. Jeffrey D. Lehrman, DPM, FASPS, MAPWCA, CPC, CPMA, Reimbursement and Coding|

Does dispensing surgical dressings at the same encounter as an ulcer debridement count as an evaluation and management (E/M)? Short Read More →

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