The Patient Journey at Midwest Compression
When you refer a patient to Midwest Compression, we handle the paperwork, insurance and equipment so you can focus on treatment. Here's what happens from the moment we receive your referral, so you and your patients know what to expect.
Why the Limb Should Be Reduced Before Ordering Custom Garments
A custom compression garment is designed to hold a reduced limb in place, not to reduce it. If the patient is measured while the limb is still swollen, the garment is built for a limb that won't exist a few weeks later. That's why we ask therapists to measure at the end of the reduction phase, once limb volume has stopped going down.
Getting a Pump Approved: E0651 vs. E0652 and Documenting Conservative Therapy
Most pump denials come down to missing documentation, not a lack of medical need. Knowing which device code fits and what the chart notes must show gets patients their pump faster.
How to Send an Order to Midwest Compression Through Parachute Health
Parachute Health is the fastest way to send us an order. It replaces faxing, keeps all the paperwork in one place and lets you see where an order stands at any time.
Measuring Tips for Custom Flat-Knit Garments
A custom flat-knit garment is only as good as its measurements. Small errors can mean a garment that rolls, cuts in or doesn't control swelling. These tips help get it right the first time.
Garment Replacement Schedules and Insurance Limits
Compression garments wear out with daily use, and a worn garment no longer controls swelling. Planning replacements around insurance limits keeps patients in effective compression without gaps or surprise costs.
Adjustable Wraps vs. Bandaging vs. Garments: When to Use Each
Bandaging, adjustable wraps and compression garments all have a place in lymphedema care. The best choice depends on the phase of treatment, the limb's shape and stability, and what the patient can manage at home.
When to Refer a Patient for Compression Therapy
Compression is the foundation of treatment for many chronic swelling and venous conditions, but patients often go years without it. Early referral can prevent progression, skin changes, wounds and infections.
Who Shouldn't Wear Compression: PAD, Heart Failure and Neuropathy
Compression is safe and effective for most people, but for some patients it can cause harm. Checking for a few key conditions before prescribing or fitting compression protects patients.
Compression for Venous Ulcers and After Vein Procedures
Compression is the cornerstone of venous ulcer care and an important part of recovery after vein procedures. The right product at the right stage speeds healing and reduces recurrence.
Documentation for Custom Compression Garments
Custom garments cost more than ready-to-wear, so insurance plans look closely at the paperwork. Clear, complete documentation is the fastest way to get a custom garment approved and into the patient's hands.
Documentation for Ready-to-Wear Compression Garments
Ready-to-wear (standard) garments need less justification than custom garments, but the paperwork still has to be complete. Missing details are the most common reason an order is delayed or a claim is denied.