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June 22, 2017

Comments to Wisconsin Physician Services (WPS) addressing its draft LCD on Wound Care (DL37228)

The Coalition submitted comments to WPS on wound care draft LCD (DL37228). The comments focus on the arbitrary utilization parameters WPS set for Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT), stating that parameters do not even necessarily need to be set at all. Furthermore, the Coalition comments that WPS lacks transparency in their decision-making process, and that they should include stakeholder input when crafting their regulations.
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March 9, 2017

Comments to First Coast Service Option draft LCD on wound care

The Coalition submitted comments to FCSO on wound care draft LCD (DL37166). The comments focus on the lack of coverage for disposable Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (dNPWT), stressing inaccuracies with CPT coding descriptors and a lack of sufficient evidence to claim that the dNPWT is neither reasonable nor necessary. The Coalition comments that that FCSO should cover dNPWT, providing reasons based on evidence and congressional intent.
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March 9, 2017

Comments to Novitas draft LCD on wound care

The Coalition submitted comments to Novitas on draft wound care LCD (DL35125). The comments focus on the lack of coverage for disposable Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (dNPWT), the arbitrary and unnecessary utilization parameters for NPWT, and the lack of transparency in decision-making process for changing the LCD. The Coalition cites evidence that anchors its argument in place.
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February 16, 2017

Testimony at FCSO at public meeting on draft wound care LCD

The Coalition provided oral testimony at the FSCO public meeting on February 16 on wound care draft LCD (DL37166). Comments focused on disposable negative pressure wound therapy (dNPWT), concerning utilization parameters and incorrect information contained in the draft LCD.
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January 26, 2017

Testimony to Novitas at open meeting to collect comments on its draft LCD on wound care

The Coalition provided oral testimony to Novitas Solutions during its public meeting on wound care draft LCD (DL35125). The Coalition’s comments focus on the drastic difference between the draft LCD compared to its original and that Novitas gives no clear indications as to the reasons for this change. The Coalition also cited specific issues with the arbitrary and non-evidence based utilization parameters for disposable Negative Pressure Wound Therapy. Finally, the Coalition expressed its concerns regarding the confusing and contradictory information contained throughout the LCD, stating that the LCD must be changed and clarified before finalization.
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August 8, 2016

Comments to Cigna Government Services on DRAFT Local Coverage Determination (LCD) for Application of Skin Substitute for Wounds, of Lower Extremities (DL36690)

The Coalition submitted comments to Cigna Government Services (CGS) on draft Local Coverage Determination (LCD) for Application of Skin Substitute for Wounds, of Lower Extremities (DL36690), stating that CGS has abandoned the widely accepted CTP nomenclature despite being the first company to recognize it. Specifically, CGS and has reverted to using the scientifically incorrect term “skin-substitutes” in their LCD title language. The Coalition believes that this problematic language causes confusion among the clinical community, resulting in clinical inaccuracies and coverage guidance issues.
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November 27, 2015

Comments to Palmetto GBA on draft LCD “Application of Skin Substitutes to Lower Extremity Chronic Non Healing Wounds”

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October 22, 2015

Testimony at Palmetto GBA public meeting on draft LCD “Application of Skin Substitutes to Lower Extremity Chronic Non Healing Wounds"

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August 25, 2015

Comments to Palmetto draft LCD on Debridement of Wounds

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July 24, 2015

Coalition comments to Palmetto draft LCD for Application of Skin Substitutes to Lower Extremity Chronic Non Healing Wounds (DL36123)

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May 23, 2015

Comments to First Coast Service Option on draft LCD for Application of Skin Substitute Grafts for Treatment of DFU and VLU of Lower Extremities

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November 6, 2014

Comments to Novitas on draft skin substitute LCD

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July 25, 2014

Comments on the First Coast Service Option’s draft LCD, “Application of Bioengineered Skin Substitutes for the Treatment of Diabetic and Venous Stasis Ulcers of the Lower Extremities”

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November 7, 2013

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Items Related to Medicare Administrative Contractors (MACs)

Comments to Wisconsin Physician Services (WPS) addressing its draft LCD on Wound Care (DL37228)

Comments to First Coast Service Option draft LCD on wound care

Comments to Novitas draft LCD on wound care

Testimony at FCSO at public meeting on draft wound care LCD

Testimony to Novitas at open meeting to collect comments on its draft LCD on wound care

Comments to Cigna Government Services on DRAFT Local Coverage Determination (LCD) for Application of Skin Substitute for Wounds, of Lower Extremities (DL36690)

Comments to Palmetto GBA on draft LCD “Application of Skin Substitutes to Lower Extremity Chronic Non Healing Wounds”

Testimony at Palmetto GBA public meeting on draft LCD “Application of Skin Substitutes to Lower Extremity Chronic Non Healing Wounds"

Comments to Palmetto draft LCD on Debridement of Wounds

Coalition comments to Palmetto draft LCD for Application of Skin Substitutes to Lower Extremity Chronic Non Healing Wounds (DL36123)

Comments to First Coast Service Option on draft LCD for Application of Skin Substitute Grafts for Treatment of DFU and VLU of Lower Extremities

Comments to Novitas on draft skin substitute LCD

Comments on the First Coast Service Option’s draft LCD, “Application of Bioengineered Skin Substitutes for the Treatment of Diabetic and Venous Stasis Ulcers of the Lower Extremities”

Comments to Novitas Solutions on Wound Care and Bioengineered Skin Substitutes

Comments to Novitas Solutions on Wound Care and Bioengineered Skin Substitutes

Comments to Cigna Government Services on CTPs

Comments to First Coast on Cellular and/or Tissue Derived Products for Wounds (CTPs)

Comments to Noridian on draft LCD on skin substitutes

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