Skin Substitute and Wound Care Documentation Requirements - JF Part B
Skin Substitute and Wound Care Documentation Requirements
It is expected that patient's medical records reflect the need for care/services provided. The listing of records is not all inclusive. Providers must ensure all necessary records are submitted to support services rendered. They may include:
Check box if submitted | Brief Description |
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Practitioner, nurse, and ancillary progress notes | |
Records of conservative measures trialed for treatment of service provided | |
Wound care notes | |
Wound measurements prior to treatment | |
Treatment of any infection | |
Prior skin substitute graft application notes | |
Beneficiary name and date of service on all documentation | |
Documentation as required in LCD or NCD | |
Any additional documentation to support the reasonable necessity of the service(s) performed | |
Advance Beneficiary Notice | |
Signature log or signature attestation for any missing or illegible signatures within the medical record (all personnel providing services) | |
Signature attestation and credentials of all personnel providing services | |
If an electronic health record is utilized, include your facility's process of how the electronic signature is created. Include an example of how the electronic signature displays once signed by the physician |
Multiple CMS contractors are charged with completing reviews of medical records. See Identifying Which Entity Completed a Part B Claim Review for detailed information about each of these contractors.
Documentation Submission
Once a provider compiles all the necessary documentation, it is important to submit them to the appropriate contractor according to the request received. Select the request below to view the appropriate submission instructions.
- Noridian Medical Review - Automated Development System (ADS) Letter
- Comprehensive Error Rate Testing (CERT) - CID Request
- Level One Appeal - Redetermination Request
View the Surgery webpage for additional information and resources.
Documentation Requirements Disclaimer
The documentation requirements contents/references provided within this section were prepared as educational tools and are not intended to grant rights or impose obligations. Use of these documents are not intended to take the place of either written law or regulations.
The listing of records is not all inclusive. Providers must ensure all necessary records are submitted to support services rendered.
Important that physician intent, physician decision and physician recommendation to provide services derived clearly from the medical record and properly authenticated.
The submission of these records shall not guarantee payment as all applicable coverage requirements must be met.