Areas of Focus
The Coalition makes its collective voice heard on a range of coding, coverage, reimbursement and related policy issues. We monitor, review and build consensus comments for unified industry advocacy addressing:
Coverage Issues
- Local coverage determinations (LCDs)
- National coverage determinations (NCDs)
- ARHQ technology assessments
- MEDCAC
Coding Issues
- PDAC coding verification
- HCPCS coding
Payment Issues
- Prospective payment systems
- Physician Fee Schedule
- Competitive bidding
- Prior authorization
FDA guidances
Our advocacy efforts span a broad range of wound care product categories:
- Cellular and/or tissue-based products for wounds (CTPs) – read more about Coalition CTP-focused activities
- Negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) – read more about Coalition NPWP-focused activities
- Surgical dressings
- Antimicrobial wound care dressings
- Pneumatic compression devices
- Durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics and supplies (DMEPOS)
- and more…
