This updated comprehensive free guide available below discusses upcoming changes in the use of skin substitute grafts and cellular and/or tissue-based products for the treatment of diabetic foot ulcers and venous leg ulcers. These changes will take effect on or after 10/1/2023, impacting several Medicare Administrative Contractors (MACs) including CGS, First Coast, and Novitas. Notable … Continued
Q: How does WCA support wound centers with Documentation and compliance? A: We offer support with documentation and meeting compliance through the following: Documentation Guides: The documentation guides provide clinicians with information in a detailed format that makes the documentation requirements and regulations easier to understand. Hotlines Team: Hotline Team is comprised of a dedicated … Continued
Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) are decisions made by a Medicare Administrative Contractor (MAC) whether to cover a particular item or service in a MAC’s region. This blog post will dig into the new proposed Noridian Wound Care LCD language. We are suggesting that, even if you’re not under the Noridian jurisdiction, you should still know … Continued
Effective January 1, 2021, new reporting guidelines will be implemented and code selection for office/outpatient E/M services will be based on new criteria.
Effective January 1, 2021, new reporting guidelines will be implemented and code selection for office/outpatient E/M services will be based on new criteria.
When it comes to billing for wound care and hyperbaric oxygen therapy services, it’s important to know the differences between common terms. Our Director of Denials Management explains why.
Each year, CMS releases new regulations and policy changes. Our financial team offers three things all outpatient hospital wound care teams need to know.
Proper documentation for hyperbaric oxygen therapy takes time, but it can keep your revenue cycle flowing. Here’s what you need to know.
