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News
CMS CY 2027 Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule: 5 Wound Care Highlights to Watch
07/15/2026
Jennifer J. Spector, DPM, FACFAS
CMS has released an advance public inspection version of the proposed CY 2027 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (PFS), including several proposals that could affect wound care clinicians, outpatient wound centers, and manufacturers of advanced...
CMS has released an advance public inspection version of the proposed CY 2027 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (PFS), including several proposals that could affect wound care clinicians, outpatient wound centers, and manufacturers of advanced...
CMS has released an advance...
07/15/2026
Wounds
News
CMS Releases CY 2027 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule 
07/15/2026
Jennifer J. Spector, DPM, FACFAS
CMS has released the proposed rules for calendar year 2027 for the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (PFS). 
CMS has released the proposed rules for calendar year 2027 for the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (PFS). 
CMS has released the proposed...
07/15/2026
Wounds
Analysis
What Is a CMS Proposed Rule? Understanding the First Step in Medicare Policy Changes
07/14/2026
Jennifer J. Spector, DPM, FACFAS
CMS proposed rules preview potential Medicare policy changes and invite stakeholder feedback before final implementation.
CMS proposed rules preview potential Medicare policy changes and invite stakeholder feedback before final implementation.
CMS proposed rules preview...
07/14/2026
Wounds
Analysis
How the OPPS and ASC Proposed Rule Would Change Payment Rates for Wound Care
07/10/2026
Jeffrey D. Lehrman, DPM, FASPS, MAPWCA, CPC, CPMA, CEMC
The proposed rule would increase payment rates in both the OPPS and ASC by 2.4%, and would maintain a reimbursement of $127.14 per sq cm. for non-biological skin substitute products. Public comments are due Aug 31.
The proposed rule would increase payment rates in both the OPPS and ASC by 2.4%, and would maintain a reimbursement of $127.14 per sq cm. for non-biological skin substitute products. Public comments are due Aug 31.
The proposed rule would increase...
07/10/2026
Wounds
News
CMS Releases CY 2027 Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System Proposed Rule
07/02/2026
Jennifer J. Spector, DPM, FACFAS
CMS has released the CY 2027 proposed rule for the Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) and Ambulatory Surgical Center (ASC) Payment Systems.
CMS has released the CY 2027 proposed rule for the Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) and Ambulatory Surgical Center (ASC) Payment Systems.
CMS has released the CY 2027...
07/02/2026
Wounds
Quiz
Quick Quiz: FY 2027 ICD-10-CM Updates for Wound Care Providers
06/29/2026
Jennifer J. Spector, DPM, FACFAS
Check in on your knowledge of recent ICD-10 changes.
Check in on your knowledge of recent ICD-10 changes.
Check in on your knowledge of...
06/29/2026
Wounds
News
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

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