Reimbursement Readiness

Episode 03 – Report Diagnosis Correctly at Every Encounter In Episode 3, coding expert Donna Cartwright joins Kathleen Schaum to begin an essential series on ICD-10-CM diagnosis coding. Listeners will gain a foundational understanding of how the ICD-10-CM system was developed, why it was adopted in the U.S., and how the codes are structured across the Alphabetical and Tabular Indexes. Donna explai...

In this episode, Kathleen Schaum answers the most frequently asked subscriber questions about Medicare’s coverage guidelines for wound/ulcer management. She clarifies how standard LCDs, LCAs, and documentation articles—especially those related to surgical dressings—should serve as your practice’s “reimbursement playbook.” Listeners will gain practical strategies for aligning clinical documentation...

In this foundational episode of Reimbursement Readiness, Kathleen Schaum walks listeners through the structure and importance of Medicare’s Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) and Local Coding and Billing Articles (LCAs). Learn how to identify and use these key documents to support your wound/ulcer management practice, avoid costly audit errors, and build a solid reimbursement strategy. Get ready...

Reimbursement Readiness: Introductory Episode – Part 2 In Part 2 of the introductory episode, Kathleen Schaum introduces the foundation for all upcoming reimbursement discussions: Medicare’s Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) and Local Coding and Billing Articles (LCAs). These essential documents serve as your roadmap to Medicare coverage. Learn how to identify the LCDs and LCAs relevant to your...

Welcome to the launch of Reimbursement Readiness: Business Tips for Wound Practice, presented by Kathleen Schaum and friends. In Part 1 of this special introductory episode, Kathleen shares the vision behind this new educational series and introduces the expert-led approach to closing reimbursement knowledge gaps in wound/ulcer management. Learn what to expect from future episodes, how to particip...