When Should I Switch a Patient’s Dressing?
In the course of treating an ulcer, it may become medically necessary to switch the surgical dressing a patient Read More →
In the course of treating an ulcer, it may become medically necessary to switch the surgical dressing a patient Read More →
Studies show increased mortality rates for diabetic patients following an amputation. Providing wound care services Read More →
The Durable Medical Equipment Medicare Administrative Contractors (DMEMACs) release a quarterly report that details the Read More →
One DMEMAC (CGS) recently released its quarterly report containing the top reasons for denials of surgical dressing claims1. Here, Read More →
The 2023 CMS DME Fee Schedule can be found here: https://www.cms.gov/medicaremedicare-fee-service-paymentdmeposfeescheddmepos-fee-schedule/dme23 This fee schedule is typically updated quarterly. Updates Read More →
If a surgical dressing will be needed following a surgery, may we dispense the dressing prior to the surgery and Read More →
DMEPOS Supplier In order to receive Medicare reimbursement for supplying surgical dressings, a supplier must enroll in the Medicare Read More →
Can Non-Physicians Order Surgical Dressings? In many cases, the answer is “Yes!” When surgical dressings are dispensed to a patient, Read More →
Can Surgical Dressings Be Used For Wound Dehiscence? Yes, you can use surgical dressings for wound dehiscence. For Medicare Read More →
Medical practices are often faced with the difficult task of managing their stock levels. It can be tricky to Read More →