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Physician - MD/DPM/DO
WoundReference Editors's Background
The WoundReference Editorial Board is comprised of wound care and hyperbaric medicine clinicians with a diverse background, such as physicians, advanced practice registered nurses, physician assistants, wound continence and ostomy nurses, hyperbaric technologists, therapists, nutritionists and more.

About Wound Reference
WoundReference is the only decision support platform designed exclusively for wound care and hyperbaric oxygen clinicians. Our point-of-care tools enable clinicians to work more efficiently.

Coming soon...
  • Wound Care and Hyperbaric Medicine Job Board
    Expanding list of free and paid resources for online CME/CEU on wound care and hyperbaric medicine. Check back frequently for updates.
  • Spanish Patient Education Materials In Wound Care and Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
    Almost 20% of the U.S. population speaks Spanish as their primary language. Spanish patient education materials are paramount to wound care and hyperbaric services looking to offer the highest standards of clinical practice, and can help clinicians save time while engaging patients.Here is a list of patient education materials in Spanish for 
  • NCCI Edits Tool for Hospital and Physician Services
    NCCI Procedure-to-Procedure (PTP) code pair edits are automated prepayment edits that prevent improper payment when certain codes are submitted together for Part B-covered services. Accurate coding and reporting of services are critical aspects of proper billing. This tool indicates if procedure codes commonly used in wound care and HBOT are eligible for payment when reported together.
  • Chargemaster Template for Hospital Outpatient Wound Care Services
    NCCI Procedure-to-Procedure (PTP) code pair edits are automated prepayment edits that prevent improper payment when certain codes are submitted together for Part B-covered services. Accurate coding and reporting of services are critical aspects of proper billing. This tool indicates if procedure codes commonly used in wound care and HBOT are eligible for payment when reported together.
  • HCPCS/CPT Codes and Physician Fee Schedule Commonly Utilized in Wound Care and HBOT
    Commonly Utilized HCPCS/CPT Codes in Wound Care and HBOT
  • Wound Care ICD-10 Codes for 2021
    Instructions: 1. Click on the header of each column to sort (e.g., click on "Description" to sort by ICD-10 description in alphabetical order), or use the "search" field to find a specific state. Regulations change constantly so readers may want to check with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) most current information.  Source: CMS 
  • Wound Care ICD-10 Codes for 2022
    Instructions: 1. Click on the header of each column to sort (e.g., click on "Description" to sort by ICD-10 description in alphabetical order), or use the "search" field to find a specific state. Regulations change constantly so readers may want to check with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) most current information.  Source: CMS 
  • Wound Reference Inc partners with Malta Association of Skin and Wound Care (MASC)
    Wound Reference Inc partners with Malta Association of Skin and Wound Care (MASC) to promote cost-effective, standardized wound management in Malta by leveraging unbiased, evidence-based clinical education in wound care  San Francisco, June, 2022 - Wound Reference Inc. today announced a partnership with the Malta Association of Skin and Wound Care (MASC). Both institutions are engaged in providing healthcare professionals the mos
  • Choosing a wound certification that is right for you
    Looking for wound care certification? Check out the options!
  • Wound Care ICD-10 Codes for 2023
    Instructions: 1. Click on the header of each column to sort (e.g., click on "Description" to sort by ICD-10 description in alphabetical order), or use the "search" field to find a specific state. Regulations change constantly so readers may want to check with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) most current information.  Source: CMS 
  • Arterial Ulcers - Guidelines and Quality Measures
    Arterial ulcers clinical guidelines, quality measures
  • Recent News and Articles - Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy and Wound Care (January 23 to March 23)
    Links to recent, curated articles, announcements, updates on Telehealth Televisit COVID-19 hyperbaric oxygen therapy & wound care from CMS and other external sources
  • Spring 2023, Wound Reference Around the World
    Spring here is in full bloom! The WoundReference Team is excited and honored to support educational activities organized by the Brazilian Society for Plastic Surgery in Brazil, ELCOS in Portugal, GNEAUPP in Spain, and MASC in Malta! More to come, here are some updates: EuropeMaltaOur partner MASC - Malta Association of Skin and Wound Care will be hosting the " December 2023 Updates on CMS Hyperbaric Reimbursement Discrepancies
    Changes in Outpatient Payment for Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy ServicesThe Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society (UHMS) has identified a significant alteration in reimbursement rates that demands immediate attention of interested parties. The 
  • Expanding Care: Medicare's 2024 Coverage Update for Lymphedema Compression Treatment Items
    https://www.federalregister.gov/public-inspection/2023-24455/medicare-program-calendar-year-2024-home-health-prospective-payment-system-rate-update-qualityStarting January 1, 2024, Medicare will extend its coverage to include lymphedema compression treatment items for Medicare Part B patients. This long-awai
  • WoundReference wins the Journal of Wound Care Award 2024 for Innovation in Wound Care
    The JWC AwardsFrom changing their approach, to employing new systems in order to optimize wound care, the Innovation in Wound Care Award is open to all people in the field of wound care who have introduced innovative approaches to an existing challenge in wound care.Winning this award is a recognition of the significant impact that WoundReference's work in partnership with ELCOS - Portuguese Wound Society - has made on the lives of patien
  • WoundReference Set to Deliver Breakthrough Investor Presentation at Venture Summit West
    SILICON VALLEY – WoundReference has recently became one of only 150 selected companies worldwide to secure a coveted presentation slot at the prestigious 11th annual Venture Summit West. The Silicon Valley-based event connects founders of the hottest venture backed, emerging, and early-stage companies with an exclusive audience of venture capitalists, corporate investors, private investors, investment bankers, and strategic partners.WoundReferen
  • WPS J5 Part A Targeted Probe and Educate Problem Error Rates
    MACs conduct Targeted Probe and Educate (TPE) reviews to decrease provider burden, reduce appeals, and improve the medical review/education process. To avoid errors, providers should be aware of problem error rates and top reasons for denial.Current Problem Error Rates for J5 Part A Option Year 3 (OY3)
  • CY 2025 Medicare PFS Final Rule: Essential Updates for Wound Care Professionals
    Here are key items of importance from the CY 2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) Final Rule that wound care providers may find relevant:Medicare Payment Reductions: Average payment rates under the PFS will decrease by 2.93% in 2025. The conversion factor is set at $32.35, down from $33.29 in 2024.Caregiver Training Services (CTS): New coding and payment for caregiver training.  The training can be related to wound care, pressure ulcer prevention, infection control, a
  • CY 2025 Medicare OPPS and ASC Payment System Final Rule: Essential Updates for Wound Care Programs
    BackgroundOn November 1, 2024, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued Medicare payment rates for hospital outpatient and Ambulatory Surgical Center (ASC) services for calendar year (CY 2025). This topic lists selected items of importance to wound care and hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) programs in the CY 2025 Medicare Home Health Final Rule: Essential Updates for Wound Care Clinicians
    1. Payment Adjustments & Rate UpdatesAggregate Increase: Medicare payments to HHAs will see a slight aggregate increase of 0.5%, or about $85 million.Behavioral Adjustment: A permanent prospective adjustment of -1.975% to address the gap between anticipated and actual behavior changes under the PDGM.Revised Case-Mix Weights: Annual recalibration of PDGM weights, thresholds, and comorbidity adjustments based on CY 2023 data to match patient needs.Occupational Th
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