About this policy
CMS evidence review | evidence_type=Technology Assessment | record_type=technology_assessment | document_id=37 | year=2005
Coverage indications
Chronic wounds are wounds that have failed to proceed through an orderly and timely series of events to produce a durable, structural and cosmetic closure. These non-healing wounds have substantial public health impact within the Medicare population each year, including discomfort, loss of mobility, serious morbidity and mortality. CMS has identified this important issue for long-term examination. The task of evaluating evidence for the treatment of these wounds is difficult since the quality of available scientific evidence is often found to be inadequate.
Documentation requirements
Associated Medcac: MEDCAC Meeting for Usual Care of Chronic Wounds - 03/29/2005 Issue: Chronic wounds are wounds that have failed to proceed through an orderly and timely series of events to produce a durable, structural and cosmetic closure. These non-healing wounds have substantial public health impact within the Medicare population each year, including discomfort, loss of mobility, serious morbidity and mortality. CMS has identified this important issue for long-term examination. The task of evaluating evidence for the treatment of these wounds is difficult since the quality of available scientific evidence is often found to be inadequate. Other Material: Other Material 1 Questions: Questions Technology Assessment: Download Technology Assessment [PDF, 941KB]. Download Appendices [ZIP, 1MB].
Codes in this policy
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