Kathleen D. Schaum, MS

Business Briefs

Physicians, QHPs, and MACs Complain About Some Billing Companies

06/18/2024

I thought readers would be interested in what a “good” billing company looks like. Amiee Coriano, the owner of AMC Medical Consulting, LLC, agreed to share how her coding and billing company operates and circumvents client complaints.

I thought readers would be...

06/18/2024

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Business Briefs

You Are in the Wound/Ulcer Management Business, Not the CTP Application Business!

05/23/2024

Kathleen D. Schaum , MS;

Because most denials and repayments of CTPs are due to lack of thorough wound/ulcer management documentation, I was excited to have this opportunity to remind SAWC Spring attendees that they are in the wound/ulcer management business, not the...

Because most denials and...

05/23/2024

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Videos

The Facts You Need to Know About CTP Reimbursement

05/16/2024

Kathleen D. Schaum , MS;

Given the increased number of audits of those frequently using CTPs, and the recent release of proposed LCDs and LCAs on using CTPs for DFUs and VLUs, this SAWC Spring speaker discusses 10 major facts about CTP reimbursement.

Given the increased number of...

05/16/2024

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Consultation Corner

New Wound/Ulcer Management Practices Started During the COVID-19 Pandemic Are Now Having a Reimbursement Pandemic

05/09/2024

Kathleen D. Schaum , MS;

Throughout and after COVID-19, many physicians and QHPs started offering wound/ulcer management in their offices, in skilled nursing facilities, in non–skilled nursing facilities, and even in patients’ homes. Unfortunately, many of the new...

Throughout and after COVID-19,...

05/09/2024

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Business Briefs

Coding Challenge: Readers vs. Workshop Attendees

04/26/2024

Kathleen D. Schaum , MS;

Many PBDs, physicians, and QHPs are failing their pre-payment and post-payment audits due to noncompliance with these basic wound/ulcer management codes. Take the coding test pertaining to common wound/ulcer management services/procedures...

Many PBDs, physicians, and QHPs...

04/26/2024

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Business Briefs

Can Physicians Afford to Manage Chronic Ulcers With Multiple Comorbidities?

03/29/2024

Kathleen D. Schaum , MS;

Because G2211 appeared to be an unknown code to these ulcer management professionals, it may be unknown to the readers. This author addresses the questions she was asked about the appropriate use of G2211.

Because G2211 appeared to be an...

03/29/2024

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Washington and Its Impact on Wound Care: Coding, Coverage, and Payment Policies Through a Wound Care Lens

03/20/2024

Kathleen D. Schaum , MS;

Marcia I. Nusgart , RPh;

03/20/2024

Videos

How QHPs Can Tackle CTP Reimbursement Challenges

02/26/2024

Kathleen D. Schaum , MS;

In a changing landscape of CTP reimbursement, this SAWC Fall speaker discusses how qualified healthcare providers can stay informed and get payment.

In a changing landscape of CTP...

02/26/2024

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Business Briefs

Medicare Coverage for Application of CTPs in Post-Acute Care Places of Service

02/16/2024

Kathleen D. Schaum , MS;

Including an Interview with Martha R. Kelso, RN, CHWS, HBOT

Including an Interview with...

02/16/2024

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Consultation Corner

“Allowed” and “Allowable” Do Not Mean Payment is Always Allowed

01/30/2024

Kathleen D. Schaum , MS;

I received multiple consulting requests from wound/ulcer management professionals whose 2023 year-end financial results were well below their projections. Yet their volume of business aligned with their projections. This Consultation Corner...

I received multiple consulting...

01/30/2024

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