In 2024, the improper payment rate for surgical dressings was 57.6%, with a projected improper payment amount of $177M (see 2024 Medicare Fee-for-Service Supplemental Improper Payment Data (PDF)). Learn how to bill correctly for these services. Review the Surgical Dressings provider compliance tip for more information, including:

• Billing codes
• Denial reasons and how to prevent them
• Refill and documentation requirements
• Example of improper payments due to insufficient documentation
• Resources

Source: CMS MLN Connects dated 2/19/2026