Radical Change to Skin Substitute Policies
AMERX Health Care previously shared some of the threats to coverage for skin substitute services in the following blog Read More →
Limits to Skin Substitutes Continue to Grow
AMERX has previously shared multiple proposals that pose a significant threat to skin substitute services. Three Part B Medicare Read More →
Getting Your Patients the Compression They Need
Compression is an essential element of addressing venous leg disease. However, many physicians find patient Read More →
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 →
Your Diabetic Patient Population: Increase Compliance, Boost Outcomes, and Grow Your Bottom Line
Studies show increased mortality rates for diabetic patients following an amputation. Providing wound care services Read More →
Coding The Healed Ulcer Encounter
Is it appropriate to submit an evaluation and management (E&M) service when a patient presents with a healed ulcer? 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 →
Choosing The Right Dressings: When to Select Calcium Alginate GalleryChoosing The Right Dressings: When to Select Calcium Alginate
AMERX Kits & Dressings, Dr. Jeffrey D. Lehrman, DPM, FASPS, MAPWCA, CPC, CPMA, EXTREMIT-EASE Compression Garments & Liners, HELIX3 Bioactive Collagen, Reimbursement and Coding-
Choosing The Right Dressings: When to Select Calcium Alginate
Dispensing surgical dressings in your office improves outcomes, improves patient satisfaction, and can result in tremendous profits. The main surgical dressings Read More →
Choosing the Proper Dressing Size
When dispensing surgical dressings, the dressing size should be selected based on the size of the ulcer being treated. Read More →
The Nature of Collagen: Why Non-Denatured Collagen is the Preferred Choice for Wound Care
Structural Nature Collagen is a major structural component of skin tissue. It is the most abundant fibrous protein in Read More →
