Kathleen D. Schaum, MS

Business Briefs

Alphabet Soup of Codes for CTPs [Skin Substitutes] for Skin Wounds

04/15/2022

Because readers have submitted many questions about the diverse types of HCPCS codes recently assigned to cellular- and/or tissue-based products (CTPs) for skin wounds, this article will address the “who?” and “what?” Let us review the recent...

Because readers have submitted...

04/15/2022

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Consultation Corner

Is Professional Consultation Billable to Medicare?

04/11/2022

Kathleen D. Schaum , MS;

Unfortunately, this country has a shortage of chronic ulcer management professionals. Therefore, many physicians/QHPs who do not have the required knowledge do their best to manage chronic ulcers by trial and error.

Unfortunately, this country has...

04/11/2022

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Business Briefs

Have You Correctly Added Imaging Study Codes to Your Charging System?

03/02/2022

Kathleen D. Schaum , MS;

Review the misperceptions, correct codes, and the 2022 Medicare payment for imaging study technologies that have proven to be extremely useful.

Review the misperceptions,...

03/02/2022

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Business Briefs

The COVID-19 Public Health Emergency, Coding Changes, and Coverage Changes Continue

02/09/2022

Kathleen D. Schaum , MS;

For this month, let us review the continuation of the COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE), and the continuation of the ever-changing codes and coverage.

For this month, let us review...

02/09/2022

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Business Briefs

What Is the Difference Between RPM and RTM?

01/19/2022

Kathleen D. Schaum , MS;

This author answers FAQs and compares 5 new remote therapeutic monitoring (RTM) services codes and the 5 remote physiologic monitoring (RPM) services codes.

This author answers FAQs and...

01/19/2022

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Consultation Corner

Have You Revised Your EHR Screens/Templates and Charging System?

01/07/2022

Kathleen D. Schaum , MS;

Make a new year’s resolution to update all components of your revenue cycle before you perform any new work and as soon as new coverage requirements are released in LCDs.

Make a new year’s resolution to...

01/07/2022

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Business Briefs

Payers Continue to Release Pertinent Coverage Policies

12/06/2021

Kathleen D. Schaum , MS;

Three pertinent coverage policies that have been recently released are excellent examples of the vital information that will be missed if wound/ulcer management professionals do not read and implement coverage guidelines.

Three pertinent coverage...

12/06/2021

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Business Briefs

How to Develop a Recipe for a Medical Audit Tool

11/08/2021

Kathleen D. Schaum , MS;

Michael Crouch , CHT, CPC, CPMA;

Kathleen D. Schaum, MS, interviews Michael Crouch, CHT, CPC, CPMA, an independent consultant to wound care programs nationwide, about the steps of designing an internal audit tool.

Kathleen D. Schaum, MS,...

11/08/2021

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Consultation Corner

Pay Attention to Code Descriptions or Lose/Repay Money!

10/12/2021

Kathleen D. Schaum , MS;

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

Revenue Challenges: Don’t Be Your Own Worst Enemy!

10/04/2021

Kathleen D. Schaum , MS;

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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