Expanding list of free and paid resources for online CME/CEU on wound care and hyperbaric medicine. Check back frequently for updates.

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 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.

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.

Commonly Utilized HCPCS/CPT Codes in Wound Care and HBOT

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 

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) 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

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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 

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Links to recent, curated articles, announcements, updates on Telehealth Televisit COVID-19 hyperbaric oxygen therapy & wound care from CMS and other external sources

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

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

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

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

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)

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

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