Choosing The Right Dressings: When to Select Calcium Alginate

By Dr. Jeffrey D. Lehrman, DPM, FASPS, MAPWCA, CPC, CPMA|2022-01-21T13:14:09-05:00October 12, 2020|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 improves outcomes, improves patient satisfaction, and can result in tremendous profits.  The main surgical dressings Read More →

Choosing the Right Dressings: When to Select Foam

By Dr. Jeffrey D. Lehrman, DPM, FASPS, MAPWCA, CPC, CPMA|2022-01-21T13:15:57-05:00September 11, 2020|AMERIGEL Advanced Skin & Wound Care, AMERX Kits & Dressings, Dr. Jeffrey D. Lehrman, DPM, FASPS, MAPWCA, CPC, CPMA, HELIX3 Bioactive Collagen, Reimbursement and Coding|

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

How Often Should I Perform Wound Evaluations?

By Dr. Jeffrey D. Lehrman, DPM, FASPS, MAPWCA, CPC, CPMA|2021-10-08T10:22:22-04:00August 14, 2020|AMERX Kits & Dressings, Dr. Jeffrey D. Lehrman, DPM, FASPS, MAPWCA, CPC, CPMA, Reimbursement and Coding|

AMERX Health Care provides extensive and detailed guidance to the AMERX Network of Physicians. This guidance covers compliance when Read More →

Understanding Debridement and Surgical Dressings

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

Choosing the Proper Dressing Size

By Dr. Jeffrey D. Lehrman, DPM, FASPS, MAPWCA, CPC, CPMA|2021-10-08T11:51:33-04:00March 10, 2020|AMERX Kits & Dressings, Dr. Jeffrey D. Lehrman, DPM, FASPS, MAPWCA, CPC, CPMA, Reimbursement and Coding|

When dispensing surgical dressings, the dressing size should be selected based on the size of the ulcer being treated. Read More →

“Detailed Written Order” Becomes “Standard Written Order”

By Dr. Jeffrey D. Lehrman, DPM, FASPS, MAPWCA, CPC, CPMA|2021-08-23T10:06:47-04:00February 7, 2020|Dr. Jeffrey D. Lehrman, DPM, FASPS, MAPWCA, CPC, CPMA, Reimbursement and Coding|

As of January 1, 2020, the DMEMAC requirement for a "Detailed Written Order" when ordering surgical dressings has changed Read More →

The Best Method For Measuring a Wound

By Dr. Jeffrey D. Lehrman, DPM, FASPS, MAPWCA, CPC, CPMA|2021-07-12T12:23:31-04:00January 9, 2020|Dr. Jeffrey D. Lehrman, DPM, FASPS, MAPWCA, CPC, CPMA, Practice Management|

When dispensing surgical dressings, it is important that the dressing size is selected appropriately based on the size of Read More →

Is Your Diagnosis Code Appropriate for the Dispensed Dressing?

By Dr. Jeffrey D. Lehrman, DPM, FASPS, MAPWCA, CPC, CPMA|2021-08-20T16:29:20-04:00July 18, 2018|Dr. Jeffrey D. Lehrman, DPM, FASPS, MAPWCA, CPC, CPMA, Reimbursement and Coding|

Some surgical dressings only have coverage for full-thickness ulcers. These include alginates, foams, and hydrogels. When dispensing a dressing Read More →

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