For CPT code 29581 for multilayer compression, I am having trouble finding what qualifies. If a gauze wrap followed by an ACE bandage or coban are applied, is that considered multilayer compression?
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Are there other tips or tricks for bandages that slip. More specifically, on patients that have normal shaped leg contours. I am aware of using extra padding for " wine bottle shaped l...
My question is regarding qualification for skin substitutes. Per the CMS LCD: "For purposes of this LCD a Failed Response is defined as an ulcer or skin deficit that has failed to respond to documente...
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We have been seeing an increase in patients with these acute and chronic inflammatory ulcers (via Pathology report) mostly with medial lower leg ulcers that are very fibrotic. ...
76 y/o male morbidly obese male, approximately 270 pounds, history of gastric bypass with over 100 lb weight loss, with primary lymphedema and right lower extremity ulcers about 3% body surface area, ...
How should PTs bill for "non-skilled" wound care treatments, for treatments that don't require sharp debridement, compression, or wound vac? I'm thinking specifically a pt visit where a simple dressi...
6/5/23 by
Adam Copp,
Hi, I have a patient with a wagner 4 DFU in need of HBO to reduce her risk of amputation as she had a failed revascularization attempt, pulmonary disease. CT showing mild bronchiectasis, no blebs, PFT...
71 y.o. female with nearly circumferential venous stasis ulcers present for multiple years that had received multiple different dressings. Dressings that have been tried include: Aquacel AG (but only ...
12/29/22 by
Sarah Hintz,
Can a compression dressing/wrap (ACE Wrap, 2 Layer, 4 Layer) be worn or kept on while using a Lymphedema Pump? Our service rep for the company we use to order Lymphedema Pumps states it is safe to lea...
Our Chief Medical Officer has asked me to provide "some scholarly/clinical articles about the clinical improvements noted with ABI information." Does anyone have anything that would satisfy this requ...
What is the role of pentoxifylline (Trental) in venous stasis ulcers? Wound Reference is recommending 400 mg TID in addition to compression therapy to promote ulcer healing. Is it commonly used in w...
Have been treating this wound for approx 1 year. Pt is Diabetic last A1c 5.6, PAD, Kidney disease, has history of multiple amputations with infections, including LLE BKA several years ago. Pt has seve...
Hello team! Posting on behalf of a colleague. Colleague would like to know our thoughts regarding the etiology of the ulcer and if ok to proceed with surgical debridement.
47 y/o male with hx panc...
