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Analysis
03/26/2026
Scott Nelson
This speaker discusses the audit implications of inaccuracies in wound care documentation, highlighting the importance of maintaining documentation integrity at practices of any size.
This speaker discusses the audit implications of inaccuracies in wound care documentation, highlighting the importance of maintaining documentation integrity at practices of any size.
This speaker discusses the audit...
03/26/2026
Wounds
Quiz
03/25/2026
Ashton L. Stahl
Test your knowledge of the key documentation elements needed to support medical necessity for skin substitute application.
Test your knowledge of the key documentation elements needed to support medical necessity for skin substitute application.
Test your knowledge of the key...
03/25/2026
Wounds
Viewpoints
03/23/2026
Shital Sharma, DPM, MS, MBA
New 2026 CMS reimbursement changes for cellular and tissue-based products (CTPs) are poised to reshape wound care delivery. In this Q&A, Shital Sharma, DPM, MS, MBA, breaks down how cost containment efforts may...
New 2026 CMS reimbursement changes for cellular and tissue-based products (CTPs) are poised to reshape wound care delivery. In this Q&A, Shital Sharma, DPM, MS, MBA, breaks down how cost containment efforts may...
New 2026 CMS reimbursement...
03/23/2026
Wounds
Analysis
03/23/2026
Scott Nelson
This author emphasizes that inconsistencies in measurement of wounds for CTPs can lead to red flags for auditors, as erratic size changes or consistent overestimations may suggest improper billing practices.
This author emphasizes that inconsistencies in measurement of wounds for CTPs can lead to red flags for auditors, as erratic size changes or consistent overestimations may suggest improper billing practices.
This author emphasizes that...
03/23/2026
Wounds
Viewpoints
03/20/2026
Robert Odell
As CMS restructures reimbursement for skin substitutes and other cellular and tissue-based products (CTPs), uncertainty continues to ripple across the wound care landscape. In this interview, Rob Odell, Founder and CEO of Bobber Biotech,...
As CMS restructures reimbursement for skin substitutes and other cellular and tissue-based products (CTPs), uncertainty continues to ripple across the wound care landscape. In this interview, Rob Odell, Founder and CEO of Bobber Biotech,...
As CMS restructures...
03/20/2026
Wounds
Analysis
03/19/2026
Scott Nelson
In the first of three videos, this speaker focuses on the critical role of measurement accuracy in wound care, emphasizing its impact on medical necessity and reimbursement processes.
In the first of three videos, this speaker focuses on the critical role of measurement accuracy in wound care, emphasizing its impact on medical necessity and reimbursement processes.
In the first of three videos,...
03/19/2026
Wounds
Quiz
03/18/2026
Ashton L. Stahl
The following question assesses your knowledge of the operational and financial distinctions between two types of Medicare reviews.
The following question assesses your knowledge of the operational and financial distinctions between two types of Medicare reviews.
The following question assesses...
03/18/2026
Wounds
Analysis
03/17/2026
Now that Medicare is no longer paying for CTP wastage, Kathleen D. Schaum discusses how to adjust your processes to accommodate that change.
Now that Medicare is no longer paying for CTP wastage, Kathleen D. Schaum discusses how to adjust your processes to accommodate that change.
Now that Medicare is no longer...
03/17/2026
Wounds
Analysis
03/16/2026
Kirra Fedyszyn
Under the Social Security Act, Medicare covers only items and services that are “reasonable and necessary for the diagnosis or treatment of illness or injury.” For skin substitutes, medical necessity is evaluated through statutory standards...
Under the Social Security Act, Medicare covers only items and services that are “reasonable and necessary for the diagnosis or treatment of illness or injury.” For skin substitutes, medical necessity is evaluated through statutory standards...
Under the Social Security Act,...
03/16/2026
Wounds
Analysis
03/13/2026
Kathleen D. Schaum, MS
In the second part of this video series, Kathleen Schaum explores exceptions to the Medicare CTP payment of $127.14 per square centimeter.
In the second part of this video series, Kathleen Schaum explores exceptions to the Medicare CTP payment of $127.14 per square centimeter.
In the second part of this video...
03/13/2026
Wounds