How Many EXTREMIT-EASE’s Can We Dispense?

By Dr. Jeffrey D. Lehrman, DPM, FASPS, MAPWCA, CPC, CPMA|2024-03-27T09:48:19-04:00March 18, 2024|Dr. Jeffrey D. Lehrman, DPM, FASPS, MAPWCA, CPC, CPMA, EXTREMIT-EASE Compression Garments & Liners, Reimbursement and Coding|

EXTREMIT-EASE The EXTREMIT-EASE compression garment provides 30-50 mmHg of therapeutic compression and has an innovative design that employs zippers Read More →

Expansion of Coverage For EXTREMIT-EASE

By Dr. Jeffrey D. Lehrman, DPM, FASPS, MAPWCA, CPC, CPMA|2023-11-29T09:46:25-05:00November 29, 2023|Dr. Jeffrey D. Lehrman, DPM, FASPS, MAPWCA, CPC, CPMA, Reimbursement and Coding|

On November 1, CMS released the CY 2024 Final Home Health Prospective Payment System Final Rule.  This Rule contains significant Read More →

New ICD-10 Clinical Modifications

By Dr. Jeffrey D. Lehrman, DPM, FASPS, MAPWCA, CPC, CPMA|2023-10-16T10:49:29-04:00October 16, 2023|Dr. Jeffrey D. Lehrman, DPM, FASPS, MAPWCA, CPC, CPMA, Reimbursement and Coding|

A new ICD-10 Clinical Modification (ICD-10-CM) code set took effect October 1, 2023.  In this new code set, there Read More →

Don’t Use “Unspecified” ICD-10-CM Codes in Wound Care

By Dr. Jeffrey D. Lehrman, DPM, FASPS, MAPWCA, CPC, CPMA|2021-10-26T16:43:55-04:00October 26, 2021|Dr. Jeffrey D. Lehrman, DPM, FASPS, MAPWCA, CPC, CPMA, Reimbursement and Coding|

Why It Is Wrong The use of an "unspecified" ICD-10-CM code normally indicates that the documentation did not contain 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 →

Get Ready! Additions to Pressure Ulcer Coding Coming Soon

By Dr. Jeffrey D. Lehrman, DPM, FASPS, MAPWCA, CPC, CPMA|2021-07-13T16:43:11-04:00July 15, 2019|Dr. Jeffrey D. Lehrman, DPM, FASPS, MAPWCA, CPC, CPMA, Reimbursement and Coding|

Surgical dressings can be used for all types of qualifying ulcers. This includes arterial ulcers, venous ulcers, diabetic foot Read More →

Coding For A Debridement? Be Sure Your Diagnosis Code Makes Sense.

By Dr. Jeffrey D. Lehrman, DPM, FASPS, MAPWCA, CPC, CPMA|2021-08-20T16:12:14-04:00August 16, 2018|Dr. Jeffrey D. Lehrman, DPM, FASPS, MAPWCA, CPC, CPMA, Reimbursement and Coding|

The surgical dressings available from AMERX Health Care are only covered by a patient's insurance if they are being 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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