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 →
CPT Code Changes for 2022
There are several CPT® code changes that took effect on January 1, 2022, that are pertinent to wound care Read More →
ICD-10-CM Changes
A new ICD-10 Clinical Modification (ICD-10-CM) code set took effect on October 1, 2021. There are some changes to Read More →
Don’t Use “Unspecified” ICD-10-CM Codes in Wound Care
Why It Is Wrong The use of an "unspecified" ICD-10-CM code normally indicates that the documentation did not contain Read More →
Documenting Medical Necessity
Umbrella The presence and documentation of medical necessity is an umbrella requirement that applies to all medical services and Read More →
What Causes Failed Implementation?
Physicians ask me all the time how to start or continue dispensing wound care supplies. They want to start 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 →
Documenting Exudate
When dispensing surgical dressings and submitting a claim for payment, it is important to adhere to compliance guidelines. When Read More →
