Can We Code For An Unna Boot and Ulcer Debridement at the Same Encounter?
No. The reference for this is in the National Correct Coding Initiative (NCCI).1,2 The Guidance Chapter IV, Section Read More →
No. The reference for this is in the National Correct Coding Initiative (NCCI).1,2 The Guidance Chapter IV, Section Read More →
There are several CPT® code changes that took effect on January 1, 2022, that are pertinent to wound care Read More →
Very little time and attention is given to the subject of inventory. Neglected inventory causes missed opportunities and poor Read More →
A new ICD-10 Clinical Modification (ICD-10-CM) code set took effect on October 1, 2021. There are some changes to Read More →
Why It Is Wrong The use of an "unspecified" ICD-10-CM code normally indicates that the documentation did not contain Read More →
Umbrella The presence and documentation of medical necessity is an umbrella requirement that applies to all medical services and Read More →
What Is Happening There have been multiple recent incidences of surgical dressing payment denial based on an auditor's finding Read More →
Can we dispense surgical dressings to patients who have medical insurance that is not Medicare Part B? Yes! Many Read More →
Providers often ask whether they are permitted to "waive" payments that are patient responsibility. Legal interpretation of Medicare guidelines Read More →
When dispensing surgical dressings and submitting a claim for payment, it is important to adhere to compliance guidelines. When Read More →