DMEPOS Enrollment Contractor Changing
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?
Can Non-Physicians Order Surgical Dressings? In many cases, the answer is “Yes!” When surgical dressings are dispensed to a patient, Read More →
Wound Dehiscence and Surgical Dressings
Can Surgical Dressings Be Used For Wound Dehiscence? Yes, you can use surgical dressings for wound dehiscence. For Medicare Read More →
Part 2: Top 5 Ways To Manage Your Inventory
Medical practices are often faced with the difficult task of managing their stock levels. It can be tricky to Read More →
Part 1: Managing And Maintaining Your Inventory
Very little time and attention is given to the subject of inventory. Neglected inventory causes missed opportunities and poor 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 →
