Volume 9 Issue 5 - June/July 2015
Charcot
06/18/2015
Matthew Regulski, DPM, ABMSP, CMET, FAPWH(c)
Charcot neuroarthropathy’s true prevalence is unknown due to the high incidence of mistaken or delayed diagnosis. This article will discuss causes, symptoms, appropriate diagnosis, differences between acute and chronic occurrences, and...
Charcot neuroarthropathy’s true prevalence is unknown due to the high incidence of mistaken or delayed diagnosis. This article will discuss causes, symptoms, appropriate diagnosis, differences between acute and chronic occurrences, and...
Charcot neuroarthropathy’s true...
06/18/2015
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Venous Ulcers
06/16/2015
Donna J. Cartwright, MPA, RHIA, CCS, RAC, FAHIMA
Information regarding coding, coverage, and payment is provided as a service to our readers. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information. However, HMP Communications and the author do not represent, guarantee, or...
Information regarding coding, coverage, and payment is provided as a service to our readers. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information. However, HMP Communications and the author do not represent, guarantee, or...
Information regarding coding,...
06/16/2015
Today's Wound Clinic
06/16/2015
Donna J. Cartwright, MPA, RHIA, CCS, RAC, FAHIMA
Donna J. Cartwright, MPA, RHIA, CCS, ...
ANSWERS:
I87331 Chronic venous hypertension (idiopathic) with ulcer and inflammation of right lower extremity
L97311 Non-pressure chronic ulcer of right ankle limited to breakdown of skin
ANSWERS:
I87331 Chronic venous hypertension (idiopathic) with ulcer and inflammation of right lower extremity
L97311 Non-pressure chronic ulcer of right ankle limited to breakdown of skin
ANSWERS:
I87331 ...
06/16/2015
Today's Wound Clinic
06/16/2015
Eric J. Lullove, DPM, CWS, FACCWS
Eric J. Lullove, DPM, CWS, FACCWS
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As you’re probably already aware, it is not enough to just possess an electronic health record (EHR) system. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) wants healthcare providers to prove they’re making a difference with their...
As you’re probably already aware, it is not enough to just possess an electronic health record (EHR) system. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) wants healthcare providers to prove they’re making a difference with their...
As you’re probably already...
06/16/2015
Today's Wound Clinic
06/16/2015
Through utilization of clinical practice guidelines and quality measures, wound care providers can more easily transition away from volume-based care and reimbursement in their clinics. Here's how.
Through utilization of clinical practice guidelines and quality measures, wound care providers can more easily transition away from volume-based care and reimbursement in their clinics. Here's how.
Through utilization of clinical...
06/16/2015
Today's Wound Clinic
06/16/2015
Caroline E. Fife, MD, FAAFP, CWS, FUHM
Vascular screening is advisable for every patient living with a chronic, nonhealing, lower extremity ulcer. This article will discuss methods for establishing vascular screening protocol in the wound clinic.
Vascular screening is advisable for every patient living with a chronic, nonhealing, lower extremity ulcer. This article will discuss methods for establishing vascular screening protocol in the wound clinic.
Vascular screening is advisable...
06/16/2015
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PAD
06/16/2015
Audrey Moyer-Harris, BSN, RN, CWCN, MBA
Through the use of the “Diabetes Method,” researchers are reporting what they claim to be a better understanding of peripheral arterial disease occurrence.
Through the use of the “Diabetes Method,” researchers are reporting what they claim to be a better understanding of peripheral arterial disease occurrence.
Through the use of the “Diabetes...
06/16/2015
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Column
Spotlight
06/16/2015
Featured Product:
Anasept® Antimicrobial Wound Irrigation Solution
Featured Product:
Anasept® Antimicrobial Wound Irrigation Solution
Featured...
06/16/2015
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Business Briefs
06/15/2015
Wound care professionals must ensure coding, documentation, and billing practices are aligning with this year’s regulations. To assist in this effort, this month’s column will provide some mid-year updates that may apply to one’s...
Wound care professionals must ensure coding, documentation, and billing practices are aligning with this year’s regulations. To assist in this effort, this month’s column will provide some mid-year updates that may apply to one’s...
Wound care professionals must...
06/15/2015
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Letter from the Editor
06/15/2015
Caroline E. Fife, MD, FAAFP, CWS, FUHM
This issue of Today’s Wound Clinic focuses on one of the most important and rewarding aspects of wound care — limb preservation. Our patients develop limb-threatening wounds for many reasons, and preventing limb loss requires addressing all...
This issue of Today’s Wound Clinic focuses on one of the most important and rewarding aspects of wound care — limb preservation. Our patients develop limb-threatening wounds for many reasons, and preventing limb loss requires addressing all...
This issue of Today’s Wound...
06/15/2015
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