DermACELL AWM®

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DermACELL AWM® Per Square Centimeter

DermACELL AWM® is a dermal matrix (human skin allograft) INTENDED USES: Used in the treatment of chronic non-healing wounds such as diabetic foot ulcers. CLAIMED FEATURES: It is a human acellular dermal matrix (hADM). It is decellularized using Matracell®, a proprietary and patented technology that removes ≥ 97% of donor DNA without compromising the desired biomechanical or biochemical properties of the graft, and allows for rapid cellular infiltration and re-vascularization. Ready to use out of the package and stored at room temperature, eliminating the need for refrigeration and rehydrating processes. As a final step, all Dermacell grafts are terminally sterilized - rendering the graft sterile to medical device-grade standards with a Sterility Assurance Level (SAL) of 10^6. OPTIONS: Per sqaure centimeter

Product Information

Application of Skin Substitutes (also known as Cellular and/or Tissue Based Products) to certain wounds may help these wounds heal faster than conventional dressings and conservative treatments. Usually skin substitutes are used if conventional treatment has been tried for at least 30 days and the wound has not healed as quickly as expected. Human skin allografts are a type of skin substitute. They are made of skin donated by human donors that have had intact cells removed or treated to avoid immunologic rejection (a process in which the body of the person receiving the skin substitute kills the cells of the skin substitute).

Pricing and Suppliers

Is it covered by Medicare Part B?

Medicare covers the application of Cellular and Tissue Based Products (CTPs) for chronic Wounds, which are defined as wounds that do not respond to standard wound treatment for at least a 30 day period during organized comprehensive conservative therapy. Medicare has guidelines that establish what is considered medically necessary and how often an item can be used.

How can I purchase this product?

For Medicare to cover this product, it needs to be ordered and applied by your clinician. A patient cannot purchase it directly from a Durable Medical Equipment (DME) store and receive reimbursement for it.

The table below shows highest and lowest Medicare pricing across the country

Description	Medicare DME co-payment Min / Max
Dermacell, dermacell awm or dermacell awm porous, per square centimeter	$0.00 / $0.00

Estimated out-of-pocket cost:

If your insurance does not cover this product, you can purchase it directly from any store. A list of online stores and prices is provided below for your convenience. For updated prices, find it on the internet at https://wrdev.azurewebsites.net/app/product?id=751

Other Stores

* Indicates whether store accepts Medicare or commercial insurance, but may not apply to this specific product. See coding, coverage and reimubursement for more information.

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