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FY 2027 ICD-10-CM Updates Bring Changes for Wound Care Providers
06/18/2026
Jennifer J. Spector, DPM, FACFAS
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has released its listing of the FY 2027 ICD-10-CM diagnosis code updates, effective October 1, 2026.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has released its listing of the FY 2027 ICD-10-CM diagnosis code updates, effective October 1, 2026.
The Centers for Medicare &...
06/18/2026
Wounds
Analysis
What Is the Office of Inspector General (OIG)?
04/30/2026
Kirra Fedyszyn
The Office of Inspector General (OIG) plays a central role in safeguarding Medicare and Medicaid by auditing payments, investigating fraud, and enforcing compliance across the healthcare system. For wound care providers, its oversight is...
The Office of Inspector General (OIG) plays a central role in safeguarding Medicare and Medicaid by auditing payments, investigating fraud, and enforcing compliance across the healthcare system. For wound care providers, its oversight is...
The Office of Inspector General...
04/30/2026
Wounds
Analysis
What Is a Medicare Administrative Contractor (MAC)? A Practical Guide for Wound Care Providers
04/17/2026
Kirra Fedyszyn
Medicare Administrative Contractors (MACs) play a central role in how wound care services—and skin substitutes—are covered and reimbursed. Understanding what MACs do, and how their policies shape daily practice, is essential for clinicians...
Medicare Administrative Contractors (MACs) play a central role in how wound care services—and skin substitutes—are covered and reimbursed. Understanding what MACs do, and how their policies shape daily practice, is essential for clinicians...
Medicare Administrative...
04/17/2026
Wounds
Analysis
What Is a National Coverage Determination (NCD)? A Medicare Guide for Wound Care Professionals
04/10/2026
Kirra Fedyszyn
National Coverage Determinations (NCDs) are among the most important—and often misunderstood—tools the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) uses to define what Medicare will and will not cover. For wound care professionals,...
National Coverage Determinations (NCDs) are among the most important—and often misunderstood—tools the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) uses to define what Medicare will and will not cover. For wound care professionals,...
National Coverage Determinations...
04/10/2026
Wounds
Analysis
What is CERT?
03/12/2026
Kirra Fedyszyn
Comprehensive Error Rate Testing (CERT) is a CMS program that measures Medicare Fee-for-Service improper payment rates by auditing randomly selected claims for compliance with coverage, coding, and documentation requirements. For wound care...
Comprehensive Error Rate Testing (CERT) is a CMS program that measures Medicare Fee-for-Service improper payment rates by auditing randomly selected claims for compliance with coverage, coding, and documentation requirements. For wound care...
Comprehensive Error Rate Testing...
03/12/2026
Wounds
Analysis
Pre-Payment vs Post-Payment Review in Medicare: What Those in Wound Care Need to Know
02/26/2026
Jennifer J. Spector, DPM, FACFAS
Medicare medical review doesn’t always look the same; and when a claim is reviewed can be just as important as why. Understanding the differences between pre-payment and post-payment review helps wound care professionals anticipate...
Medicare medical review doesn’t always look the same; and when a claim is reviewed can be just as important as why. Understanding the differences between pre-payment and post-payment review helps wound care professionals anticipate...
Medicare medical review doesn’t...
02/26/2026
Wounds
Analysis
Coverage vs Coding vs Payment in Wound Care: The Critical Differences That Prevent CTP Claim Denials
02/02/2026
Jennifer J. Spector, DPM, FACFAS
Understanding how Medicare decides whether something is covered, how it must be reported, and what it will pay may help stakeholders better understand the circumstances surrounding recent regulatory changes.
Understanding how Medicare decides whether something is covered, how it must be reported, and what it will pay may help stakeholders better understand the circumstances surrounding recent regulatory changes.
Understanding how Medicare...
02/02/2026
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