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 →
Adequate Wound Documentation
Documenting an adequate description of an ulcer being treated is essential when dispensing surgical dressings. Who Makes The Read More →
ICD-10 Code Changes for the New Year
Accurate diagnosis coding is essential when providing wound care. This can include primary, secondary, and sometimes even tertiary diagnoses. Read More →
Choosing The Right Dressings: When to Select Hydrocolloid GalleryChoosing The Right Dressings: When to Select Hydrocolloid
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Choosing The Right Dressings: When to Select Hydrocolloid
Dispensing surgical dressings in your office can improve outcomes, patient satisfaction, and can result in tremendous profits. The main 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 →
