Frequently Asked Questions

Specialized Wound Management directly bills Medicare, Medicaid and Insurance companies.

Yes! As long as the patient's primary diagnosis is not wound related. Our care for hospice patients focuses on quality of life, comfort and dignity.

Normally we see patients on a weekly basis. If medically necessary, a patient may be seen twice a weel.

Yes! All wound treatments are performed by masters prepared certified nurse practitioners. We do require a referral from the resident's primary physician.

Yes! The frequency of allowed patients visits varies from state to state.

Yes! We see many home health patients!

Our Nurse Practitioners will bring items incident to the treatment: debridement kits, gauze, and gloves, etc. We will work with your current vendors and will stay within your formularies. If our Nurse Practitioner believes a product that is outside your formulary would be beneficial, the Nurse Practitioner will discuss this recommendation with the Director of Nursing.

It's as easy as one, two, and three!

Step 1: a copy of the facility's face sheet. If the patient is one hospice, please document that on the face sheet and provide the name of the hospice agency.

Step 2: a copy of the Physician's written/telephopne order. The order should read: SWM to consult and treat wound(s) as indicated.

Step 3: a verbal authorization from the patient's Power of Attorney (POA) or a signed authorization on a Specialized Wound Management form.

Then fax these documents to (800).605.8906.