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Qualifying for Continued Coverage of Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT)
For qualifying wounds to receive continued coverage, a licensed clinician must:
- Directly assess the wound(s) being treated with the negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) pump on a regular basis; and
- Perform or supervise the dressing changes; and
- At least monthly, document changes in the ulcer's dimensions and characteristics.
The NPWT webpage has this information, documentation resources, the LCD and Policy Article, and useful tools.
Last Updated Thu, 24 Aug 2023 19:35:27 +0000