Providers struggle with high denials for wound care services, 2010–2011

Why This Topic Matters

Wound care claims can be vulnerable to denials, so understanding the broad billing and documentation issues in this article may help practices evaluate whether their current reporting processes and payer policies are aligned with the article’s subject matter.

Article Sections

1. Benchmark of the Week

   An overview of wound care billing trends and denial patterns during the 2010–2011 period, including the service categories and provider groups discussed in the article.

2. Remember these 2 tips when billing wound care

   General reminders about documentation and reporting topics tied to wound care services, including wound measurement, surface area, depth, and cumulative treatment considerations.