Ep.29 Plan of Care and Progress Notes

Reimbursement Readiness · Sep 17, 2026 · 13m

In Episode 29 of Reimbursement Readiness: Business Tips for Wound Practice, Kathleen Schaum and Donna Cartwright continue the Wound and Ulcer Management Audit Readiness Series with Part 3, focusing on two of the most important components of the medical record: the plan of care and progress notes.

Donna explains how a comprehensive plan of care supports medical necessity, communicates treatment goals, tracks changes over time, and helps auditors understand why specific services, procedures, and products were selected. She also reviews what should be documented for each wound or ulcer…