Wound Care
Skin substitute reimbursement, debridement upcoding, and Medicare prepayment review for wound care providers.
The WISeR Model: A New Era of Prior Authorization and Audit Risks for Wound Care
On January 1, 2026, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) officially launched the Wasteful and Inappropriate Service…
CMS Skin Substitute Reimbursement Limitations Signal Continued Scrutiny of Wound Care Providers in 2026
CMS’s 2026 reimbursement overhaul for skin substitutes signals more than cost control. It marks a sharp rise in audits, enforcemen…
What to Expect in a Wound Care Audit - And Why You Shouldn’t Go It Alone
In 2025, wound care audits have become a top enforcement priority for federal and private payors, leaving providers unprepared and…
DOJ Targets Florida Dermatology Practices’ Wound Care Coding
Earlier this year, the DOJ announced a settlement with Florida dermatology practices over allegations of false wound care claims s…
When a Wound Care Audit Hits, Call Counsel First: How Specialized Attorneys Protect Your Practice
Medicare is intensifying scrutiny of wound care, OIG’s work plan spotlights skin-substitutes and related services, while CMS’s CER…