Dispense Surgical Dressings Yourself with Enhanced Compliance - Jeffrey Lehrman, DPM, FASPS, MAPWCA, CPC, CPMA

Course Overview

This lecture provides a practical overview of the clinical, documentation, and compliance considerations involved in dispensing surgical dressings directly to patients within a podiatric practice. Participants will learn to identify qualifying pathologies, distinguish between commonly used dressing types based on clinical indications, and document medical necessity to support the dispensing of advanced wound care products such as collagen powder. The program will also address the essential components of establishing and maintaining a compliant in-office surgical dressing program that promotes appropriate patient care while meeting applicable regulatory and documentation requirements.

Learning Objectives

Identify pathologies and clinical conditions that may support the direct dispensing of surgical dressings to patients

Differentiate the clinical indications for collagen-based and foam dressings based on wound characteristics and patient needs

Create a progress note that documents and supports the medical necessity for dispensing collagen powder

Components

This course provides for 0.95 CME

Estimated time to complete the activity - The program will take approximately 1 hour to complete

The course was originally released in 2026

There is a post assessment quiz and a survey at the end of the event. A score of 76% or better is required to pass the course


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About the Speaker

Jeffrey Lehrman, DPM, FASPS, MAPWCA, CPC, CPMA

Dr. Lehrman is a podiatrist practicing in Fort Collins, CO. He is a Certified Professional Coder and Certified Professional Medical Auditor. He serves as a staff liaison at the AMA CPT® Editorial Panel meetings. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery, Fellow of the American Society of Podiatric Surgeons, and is recognized as a “Master” by the American Professional Wound Care Association. Dr Lehrman is a Past Director of the American Professional Wound Care Association Board of Directors and is a Past Chairman of the Board of the American Society of Podiatric Surgeons. Dr. Lehrman is also on the editorial advisory board of the journal WOUNDS.

Compliance Statement

In accordance with the Council on Podiatric Medical Education's Standards and Requirements for Accreditation of Providers of Continuing Education in Podiatric Medicine, any relevant financial relationships with commercial interests of faculty, planning committee, or any others who have influence over the content of this educational activity must be disclosed to program participants. Dr. Lehrman is principal Lehrman Consulting, LLC and a consultant for Amerx. None of the planning committee members have any commercial interests to disclose. An unrestricted educational grant for this educational program was provided by Amerx. CME Online is accredited by the Council on Podiatric Medical Education as a provider of continuing education in podiatric medicine. CME Online has accredited this activity for a maximum of 0.95 continuing education contact hours.

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Dispense Surgical Dressings Yourself with Enhanced Compliance - Jeffrey Lehrman, DPM, FASPS, MAPWCA, CPC, CPMA