Does Medicare Cover Wound Care Services?

Medical Director: John F. Curtis IV, MD – General Surgeon

Many patients and caregivers ask whether wound care services are covered by insurance.

Medicare Coverage Overview

Medicare typically covers medically necessary wound care services, including:

• Initial evaluations
• Debridement
• Advanced dressings
• Follow-up care

Medicare Advantage & Commercial Plans

Coverage varies by plan but often mirrors traditional Medicare benefits.

Documentation Matters

Proper clinical documentation supports coverage and continuity of care.

Service Areas:
Philadelphia • Main Line • Montgomery County • Bucks County
Including home, skilled nursing, assisted living, and post-acute care settings.

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Educational content only. Physician-directed wound care under the medical oversight of John F. Curtis IV, MD, General Surgeon.