Skin Substitute Services Under Attack
There are two current proposals that pose a significant threat to skin substitute services. It is important that providers who Read More →
Venous Leg Ulcer Diagnosis Coding
Venous Leg Ulcer Formation Venous leg ulcers develop as a result of abnormal vein function. When venous blood is Read More →
Can Non-Physicians Order Surgical Dressings?
Can Non-Physicians Order Surgical Dressings? In many cases, the answer is “Yes!” When surgical dressings are dispensed to a patient, Read More →
Billing Wound Care Supplies and Debridement
Billing wound care supplies and debridement together can be tricky. It is essential that medical practices follow the following Read More →
Considerations in Dispensing Compression Therapy with EXTREMIT-EASE
Providers can dispense the EXTREMIT-EASE® Compression Garment directly to patients. Patients enjoy being given the product they need, rather Read More →
Inappropriate Payment Denials
What Is Happening There have been multiple recent incidences of surgical dressing payment denial based on an auditor's finding Read More →
How To Respond To Medicare DME A6010 Audit Request
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
Can we dispense surgical dressings to patients who have medical insurance that is not Medicare Part B? Yes! Many Read More →
What is Preventing You From Dispensing Wound Care Supplies In Your Office?
As a consultant, I often hear excuses as to why doctors are not dispensing wound care supplies in their Read More →
CMS Form 1500: Is Box 17 Correct on YOUR Forms?
One of the most common errors I see when auditing wound care and DME billing is found in box Read More →
