Information on reimbursement in the United States is provided as a courtesy. Due to the rapidly changing nature of the law and Medicare payment policy and the reliance on information provided by outside sources, the information provided herein does not constitute a guarantee or warranty that reimbursement will be received or that the codes identified herein are or will remain applicable.
This information is provided "AS IS" and without any other warranty or guarantee, expressed or implied, as to completeness or accuracy, or otherwise. This information has been compiled based on data gathered from many primary and secondary sources, including the American Medical Association and certain Medicare contractors.
Physicians and other providers must confirm or clarify coding and coverage from their respective payers, as each payer may have differing formal or informal coding and coverage policies or decisions. Physicians and providers are responsible for accurate documentation of patient conditions and for reporting of procedures and products in accordance with particular payer requirements.
This reimbursement section will provide you with information concerning coding, payment, and coverage for Collagenase SANTYL® Ointment in Hospital-Based Outpatient Wound Care Departments (HOPDs) that bill under the Medicare Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS).
