Surgical Dressings Quarterly Results of Targeted Probe and Educate Review - JA DME
Surgical Dressings Quarterly Results of Targeted Probe and Educate Review
The Jurisdiction A, DME MAC, Medical Review Department is conducting a Targeted Probe and Educate (TPE) review of HCPCS code(s) A6010, A6021, A6196, A6197, A6212 and A6252. The quarterly edit effectiveness results from January 2024 - March 2024 are as follows:
Based on dollars, the overall claim potential improper payment rate is 29%.
Top Medical Necessity Denial Reasons
- Medical record documentation does not contain current clinical information which supports the reasonableness and necessity of the type and quantity of surgical dressings provided.
- Medical record documentation does not support the use of foam dressings when used on full thickness wounds (e.g., stage III or IV ulcers) with moderate to heavy exudate.
- Medical record documentation does not support a more frequent (e.g., weekly) evaluation of the patient's wound(s) in patients in a nursing facility or in patients with heavily draining or infected wounds.
Top Technical Denial Reasons
- Documentation was not received in response to the Additional Documentation Request (ADR) letter.
- Claim was submitted with an incorrect modifier.
- Claim includes items which are not billable to the DME MAC.
Educational Resources
Suppliers billing Medicare should be familiar with the documentation requirements and utilization parameters. Visit the Surgical Dressings webpage to access coverage documents (Local Coverage Determination (LCD), Policy Article, National Coverage Determination (NCD)); documentation letters, forms, and checklists; reviews; tips; tools; resources; related articles; and educational events and tutorials, if applicable.
See the CMS Internet Only Manual (IOM), Publication 100-08, Medicare Program Integrity Manual, Chapter 3 information about probe/error validation reviews.
