WoundSource: The WoundCon Guide

This Week in the WoundSource Weekly Guide Wound care goes beyond the wound bed—and this edition proves it. We’re spotlighting clinical tools, policy updates, and patient-centered insights that matter for your daily practice. Highlights include: ?? A closer look at how patients with venous leg ulcers experience care delays, emotional fatigue, and the importance of self-management ?? Communication tools for engaging patients who inject drugs—supporting trust, early intervention, and better outcomes ?? What you need to know before the April 13 LCD changes on skin substitutes ?? A sample opportunity for Dakin’s Wound Cleanser ?? A new product demo on the 3M? V.A.C.? Peel and Place Dressing ?? FREE registration for Dr. Jonathan Johnson’s [Jonathan Johnson MD,MBA,CWSP,FAPWCA] upcoming webinar on patient engagement and healing ?? Plus, this week’s featured product: UrgoClean Ag Whether you're at the bedside or behind the scenes in documentation and policy, this guide keeps you informed and ready. ?? Read the full newsletter below ?? Share with your team and follow us for weekly updates! Solventum | Urgo Medical | Century Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | O&M Halyard | Smith+Nephew #WoundCare #VenousLegUlcers #PatientEngagement #WoundHealing #ClinicalEducation #WoundCareProducts #DME #AdvancedWoundCare #WoundSourceWeeklyGuide

?? Now Available On-Demand: CTP Coding, Compliance, and Documentation Webinar! ?? Missed the live session? Watch the webinar on-demand now! Access here: https://hubs.ly/Q03dt_7r0 Proper coding, compliance, and documentation are essential for successful Cellular and Tissue-Based Products (CTP) reimbursement. This session covers: ?? Coding and modifiers for accurate billing ?? Common documentation mistakes and how to avoid them ?? Compliance strategies to reduce audit risk ?? Reimbursement best practices to prevent denials ?? Get expert insights and stay ahead in wound care reimbursement! Thank you to Smith+Nephew for sponsoring this education on reimbursement in wound care. #WoundCare #CTPs #MedicalBilling #Reimbursement #WoundHealing #Healthcare

?? Fact Friday: CPT? Codebook Updates ?? Staying updated on coding changes is essential for accurate reimbursement! Download the Quick Facts sheet for more insights on Reimbursement in Wound Care: https://lnkd.in/gTu2BPrg Did you know the CPT? Codebook is updated yearly with new, deleted, and revised codes? These changes can impact billing and reimbursement for wound care treatments, requiring providers to stay informed to avoid claim denials. ? Why it matters: New codes reflect evolving medical practices and technologies. Deleted codes indicate outdated or replaced procedures. Revised codes clarify existing procedures for improved accuracy. Staying up to date ensures correct claim submissions and optimal reimbursement. ?? Check out the latest CPT? updates from @American Medical Association (AMA). Thank you to Smith+Nephew for sponsoring this education on reimbursement in wound care! #WoundCare #MedicalBilling #Reimbursement #CPTCodes #WoundHealing

?? Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gvTUxRnb The ICD-10-CM coding system is essential for classifying diseases and symptoms in healthcare. These codes are crucial for billing, documentation, and reimbursement, ensuring standardization across medical records. ?? Understanding ICD-10-CM: ?? Ensures accurate diagnosis coding ?? Required for claim submission ?? Impacts reimbursement rates ?? Standardizes medical records ?? Using the correct ICD-10-CM codes helps providers avoid claim denials and ensures proper reimbursement. Learn more about this and other reimbursement-related terms in our glossary! Thank you to Smith+Nephew for sponsoring this education! #WoundCare #MedicalBilling #ICD10CM #Reimbursement #HealthcareFinance #WoundHealing

Quiz Time: Who is Responsible for Learning Coding Rules? ?? Test your knowledge: https://lnkd.in/g_djdbQq TRUE or FALSE? Qualified healthcare professionals (QHPs), not just coders and billers, should assume responsibility for learning pertinent codes and rule changes. ? TRUE! While coders and billers specialize in medical coding, clinicians and QHPs must also understand relevant coding rules to ensure proper documentation, accurate claims, and compliance. ?? Staying up to date with coding and policy changes is critical for preventing claim denials and audits. ?? Take the quiz now and test your knowledge! https://lnkd.in/g_djdbQq Thank you to Smith+Nephew for supporting this month's Practice Accelerator! #WoundCare #MedicalBilling #CodingCompliance #Reimbursement #HealthcareFinance #MedicalCoding

?? Register now: https://hubs.ly/Q03dlmCV0 Join us for an exclusive session: ?? Best Practices in Debridement: How to Adopt Integral Debridement with Urgo Clean Ag ?? Date: Thursday, April 3, 2025 | Time: 1:00 PM Eastern Time Featuring expert insights on best practices for continuous wound cleansing from Kara Couch and Abigail Chaffin, MD, FACS, CWSP, MAPWCA. ? What you’ll learn: ? The latest debridement guidelines and their impact on healing ? How UrgoClean Ag supports continuous wound cleansing ? Real-world clinician insights on enhancing debridement strategies Don’t miss this opportunity to refine your approach to wound care and improve patient outcomes! Sponsored by Urgo Medical #WoundCare #Debridement #WoundHealing #ClinicalEducation #IntegralDebridement #WoundManagement

?? How will global periods impact wound care reimbursement in 2025? ?? Read our exclusive interview with Vilayvanh Saysoukha, DPM, MS, DABPM, FASPS, FACPM: https://lnkd.in/g-Ewrg5X A global period is a set timeframe where post-procedure services are bundled into a single payment. Understanding how this applies to wound care procedures is key to avoiding claim denials and billing errors. In this expert interview, Dr. Vilayvanh Saysoukha, DPM, MS, DABPM, FASPS, FACPM shares key insights on: ?? How global periods affect wound care reimbursement in 2025 ?? Which wound care procedures may have no global period ?? Essential steps for compliance and documentation ?? Stay ahead of reimbursement changes and ensure accurate billing—read the full interview now! Thank you to Smith+Nephew for sponsoring this month's Practice Accelerator. #WoundCare #MedicalBilling #Reimbursement #GlobalPeriods #WoundHealing #Healthcare

?? Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/dB6B5Att ?? This Week’s Clinical Insights: The Role of Nursing Interventions in Nutritional Support for Pressure Injury Prevention Nutrition is a critical—but often underappreciated—element in the prevention and management of pressure injuries, particularly in community care settings. This week’s Clinical Insights feature highlights how community-based nurses play a key role in: ? Conducting early nutritional screenings to identify at-risk patients ? Utilizing tools like the Malnutrition Universal Screening Tool (MUST) ? Collaborating with dietitians and wound care specialists for coordinated care ? Supporting patients with protein supplementation, hydration strategies, and micronutrient support ? Advocating for proactive intervention to improve healing outcomes and quality of life ?? How is your team integrating nutrition and pressure injury prevention in community or home care? Share your strategies in the comments! #WoundCare #ClinicalInsights #PressureInjuryPrevention #NutritionalSupport #CommunityCare #NursingLeadership #WoundHealing #InterdisciplinaryCare

?? Where do you #WoundCon from? ? Check out our virtual photo booth, snap a pic, and share it on social using #WoundCon to join the fun and show us your setup! https://lnkd.in/ebDyDsbc Let’s make this virtual experience a little more connected. We can’t wait to see where you #WoundCon from! One lucky participant will win a $200 gift card!

?? Fact Friday: Medicare Administrative Contractors (MACs) ?? Payer policies are always changing—are you keeping up? Download the Quick Facts sheet for more insights on Reimbursement in Wound Care: https://lnkd.in/gTu2BPrg Medicare Administrative Contractors (MACs) play a crucial role in reimbursement by issuing Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) and guidance on modifier use. ?? What MACs do: - Define regional Medicare coverage policies. - Offer billing guidance on common errors and documentation requirements. - Publish regular updates through newsletters and LCDs. ?? Why this matters: Staying informed on LCDs and MAC guidance can help prevent billing errors and claim rejections. If your practice relies on Medicare reimbursements, reviewing updates regularly is essential. Thank you to Smith+Nephew for sponsoring this education on reimbursement in wound care! #WoundCare #Reimbursement #Medicare #MedicalBilling #WoundHealing