Your Diabetic Patient Population: Increase Compliance, Boost Outcomes, and Grow Your Bottom Line

By AMERX Health Care|2023-12-13T16:41:21-05:00April 10, 2023|

Studies show increased mortality rates for diabetic patients following an amputation.  Providing wound care services Read More →

Top 5 Reasons for Surgical Dressings Denial – Avoid Them!

By Dr. Jeffrey D. Lehrman, DPM, FASPS, MAPWCA, CPC, CPMA|2023-04-21T12:49:59-04:00February 16, 2023|AMERX Kits & Dressings, Dr. Jeffrey D. Lehrman, DPM, FASPS, MAPWCA, CPC, CPMA, Reimbursement and Coding|

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

Dispensing Surgical Dressings Prior to Surgery

By Dr. Jeffrey D. Lehrman, DPM, FASPS, MAPWCA, CPC, CPMA|2023-04-21T12:50:34-04:00December 9, 2022|AMERX Kits & Dressings, Dr. Jeffrey D. Lehrman, DPM, FASPS, MAPWCA, CPC, CPMA, HELIX3 Bioactive Collagen, Reimbursement and Coding|

If a surgical dressing will be needed following a surgery, may we dispense the dressing prior to the surgery and Read More →

Wound Dehiscence and Surgical Dressings

By Dr. Jeffrey D. Lehrman, DPM, FASPS, MAPWCA, CPC, CPMA|2022-03-18T11:06:14-04:00March 18, 2022|Dr. Jeffrey D. Lehrman, DPM, FASPS, MAPWCA, CPC, CPMA, Reimbursement and Coding|

Can Surgical Dressings Be Used For Wound Dehiscence? Yes, you can use surgical dressings for wound dehiscence. For Medicare Read More →

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

By Dr. Jeffrey D. Lehrman, DPM, FASPS, MAPWCA, CPC, CPMA|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 →

Considerations in Dispensing Compression Therapy with EXTREMIT-EASE

By Dr. Jeffrey D. Lehrman, DPM, FASPS, MAPWCA, CPC, CPMA|2021-12-10T09:57:25-05:00December 9, 2021|Dr. Jeffrey D. Lehrman, DPM, FASPS, MAPWCA, CPC, CPMA, EXTREMIT-EASE Compression Garments & Liners, Reimbursement and Coding|

Providers can dispense the EXTREMIT-EASE® Compression Garment directly to patients. Patients enjoy being given the product they need, rather Read More →

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