The Alliance submitted comments to FCSO’s wound care draft LCD (DL37166). Comments noted that the LCD lacked a foundation in medical evidence and clinical practice guidelines in regards to utilization parameters for both debridement and NPWT. Furthermore, the Alliance noted that the LCD lacks sufficient evidence for the change in coverage for disposable negative pressure (dNPWT) products.  The Alliance expressed concerned that FCSO may be using problematic proprietary claims data as a rationale in crafting this policy. The comments also pointed to inaccurate information and confusing/conflicting language found throughout the policy.

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