How To Respond To Medicare DME A6010 Audit Request

By Holly Burkman, MBA|2021-10-08T08:47:49-04:00August 2, 2021|HELIX3 Bioactive Collagen, Holly Burkman, Practice Management, Reimbursement and Coding|

So, you have received a Medicare DME A6010 Audit. First, don't worry. If they are requesting one chart at Read More →

Surgical Dressings For Non-Medicare Patients

By Dr. Jeffrey D. Lehrman, DPM, FASPS, MAPWCA, CPC, CPMA|2021-10-07T15:42:24-04:00July 9, 2021|AMERX Kits & Dressings, Dr. Jeffrey D. Lehrman, DPM, FASPS, MAPWCA, CPC, CPMA, Reimbursement and Coding|

Can we dispense surgical dressings to patients who have medical insurance that is not Medicare Part B? Yes! Many Read More →

Copay Collection Requirement

By Dr. Jeffrey D. Lehrman, DPM, FASPS, MAPWCA, CPC, CPMA|2021-07-14T10:20:07-04:00June 7, 2021|Dr. Jeffrey D. Lehrman, DPM, FASPS, MAPWCA, CPC, CPMA, Practice Management, Reimbursement and Coding|

Providers often ask whether they are permitted to "waive" payments that are patient responsibility. Legal interpretation of Medicare guidelines Read More →

Documenting Exudate

By Dr. Jeffrey D. Lehrman, DPM, FASPS, MAPWCA, CPC, CPMA|2022-04-19T11:20:34-04:00May 7, 2021|AMERIGEL Advanced Skin & Wound Care, AMERX Kits & Dressings, AMERX Products & Services, Dr. Jeffrey D. Lehrman, DPM, FASPS, MAPWCA, CPC, CPMA, HELIX3 Bioactive Collagen, Reimbursement and Coding|

When dispensing surgical dressings and submitting a claim for payment, it is important to adhere to compliance guidelines. When Read More →

Adequate Wound Documentation

By Dr. Jeffrey D. Lehrman, DPM, FASPS, MAPWCA, CPC, CPMA|2023-02-07T12:12:23-05:00April 14, 2021|Dr. Jeffrey D. Lehrman, DPM, FASPS, MAPWCA, CPC, CPMA, Reimbursement and Coding|

Documenting an adequate description of an ulcer being treated is essential when dispensing surgical dressings. Who Makes The Read More →

Documenting Primary Versus Secondary Surgical Dressings

By Dr. Jeffrey D. Lehrman, DPM, FASPS, MAPWCA, CPC, CPMA|2022-04-19T16:51:50-04:00March 12, 2021|AMERX Kits & Dressings, Dr. Jeffrey D. Lehrman, DPM, FASPS, MAPWCA, CPC, CPMA, HELIX3 Bioactive Collagen, Reimbursement and Coding|

Primary Versus Secondary Surgical Dressings According to the Durable Medical Equipment Medicare Administrative Contractors (DMEMACs), the definitions of primary Read More →

Surgical Dressings for Hospice Patients

By Dr. Jeffrey D. Lehrman, DPM, FASPS, MAPWCA, CPC, CPMA|2021-07-15T10:21:25-04:00February 9, 2021|Dr. Jeffrey D. Lehrman, DPM, FASPS, MAPWCA, CPC, CPMA, Reimbursement and Coding|

Hospice Guidelines A Medicare beneficiary may choose to receive hospice care after a doctor certifies that they are terminally Read More →

What is Preventing You From Dispensing Wound Care Supplies In Your Office?

By Holly Burkman, MBA|2022-04-19T16:52:05-04:00February 3, 2021|HELIX3 Bioactive Collagen, Holly Burkman, Practice Management|

As a consultant, I often hear excuses as to why doctors are not dispensing wound care supplies in their Read More →

Choosing The Right Dressings: When to Select Hydrocolloid

By Dr. Jeffrey D. Lehrman, DPM, FASPS, MAPWCA, CPC, CPMA|2022-01-21T13:30:00-05:00December 18, 2020|AMERIGEL Advanced Skin & Wound Care, AMERX Kits & Dressings, Dr. Jeffrey D. Lehrman, DPM, FASPS, MAPWCA, CPC, CPMA, EXTREMIT-EASE Compression Garments & Liners, HELIX3 Bioactive Collagen, Reimbursement and Coding|

Dispensing surgical dressings in your office can improve outcomes, patient satisfaction, and can result in tremendous profits.  The main Read More →

SPECIAL NOTICE: Calcium Alginate – Now a Primary OR Secondary Dressing

By Dr. Jeffrey D. Lehrman, DPM, FASPS, MAPWCA, CPC, CPMA|2021-10-08T10:12:26-04:00November 4, 2020|AMERX Kits & Dressings, Dr. Jeffrey D. Lehrman, DPM, FASPS, MAPWCA, CPC, CPMA, HELIX3 Bioactive Collagen, Reimbursement and Coding|

Last week, the Durable Medical Equipment Medicare Administrative Contractors (DMEMACs) made a change to their joint Surgical Dressing Local Read More →

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