Volume 15 Issue 10 - October 2021
Column
Edema
10/27/2021
Melodie Blakely, DPT, CWS
Managing the edema associated with any type of wound greatly improves both healing and patient comfort. This author reviews the research and guidelines on edema.
Managing the edema associated with any type of wound greatly improves both healing and patient comfort. This author reviews the research and guidelines on edema.
Managing the edema associated...
10/27/2021
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Technology Pulse
10/18/2021
Brian McCurdy, Managing Editor
A new product, AC5® Advanced Wound System, that contains a self-assembling peptide, may allow for more aggressive debridement of chronic wounds to better prepare the wound bed for healing.
A new product, AC5® Advanced Wound System, that contains a self-assembling peptide, may allow for more aggressive debridement of chronic wounds to better prepare the wound bed for healing.
A new product, AC5® Advanced...
10/18/2021
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Consultation Corner
10/12/2021
A lack of knowledge about the codes and coding guidelines caused physicians to lose money and to repay money during the recent post-payment audit.
A lack of knowledge about the codes and coding guidelines caused physicians to lose money and to repay money during the recent post-payment audit.
A lack of knowledge about the...
10/12/2021
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Business Briefs
10/04/2021
Many revenue challenges for wound/ulcer management professionals and providers are self-imposed but there are some major revenue cycle process challenges that can be easily rectified.
Many revenue challenges for wound/ulcer management professionals and providers are self-imposed but there are some major revenue cycle process challenges that can be easily rectified.
Many revenue challenges for...
10/04/2021
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Documentation of Wound History
10/20/2021
Donna J. Cartwright, MPA, RHIA, CCS, RAC, FAHIMA
This article points out inconsistencies found in the documentation of a patient’s wound care history and provides possible suggestions on how to avoid creating those inconsistencies.
This article points out inconsistencies found in the documentation of a patient’s wound care history and provides possible suggestions on how to avoid creating those inconsistencies.
This article points out...
10/20/2021
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The Wound Detective
10/01/2021
Jenny Hurlow, RN, MSN, GNP-BC, CWCN
Infection is the presence of micro-organisms that damage body tissues and elicit a host defensive inflammatory response. Timely diagnosis is critical to get the infection in check and prevent the sequalae of infection-associated complications...
Infection is the presence of micro-organisms that damage body tissues and elicit a host defensive inflammatory response. Timely diagnosis is critical to get the infection in check and prevent the sequalae of infection-associated complications...
Infection is the presence of...
10/01/2021
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News
Clinical and Industry News
10/08/2021
Reapplix Receives U.S. Coding And Reimbursement Details For 3C Patch for DFUs
Reapplix Receives U.S. Coding And Reimbursement Details For 3C Patch for DFUs
Reapplix Receives U.S. Coding...
10/08/2021
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Clinical and Industry News
10/08/2021
Reapplix Receives U.S. Coding And Reimbursement Details For 3C Patch for DFUs
Reapplix Receives U.S. Coding And Reimbursement Details For 3C Patch for DFUs
Reapplix Receives U.S. Coding...
10/08/2021
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Wound Policy and Advocacy Update
10/06/2021
Alliance of Wound Care Stakeholders challenges cuts to surgical procedures, physical therapy services, disposable negative pressure wound therapy and compression payment; barriers to CTPs.
Alliance of Wound Care Stakeholders challenges cuts to surgical procedures, physical therapy services, disposable negative pressure wound therapy and compression payment; barriers to CTPs.
Alliance of Wound Care...
10/06/2021
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