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A NJ Doctor's Guide to Referring Lymphedema Patients for DME — What to Prescribe, What's Covered, and What to Expect

A NJ Doctor's Guide to Referring Lymphedema Patients for DME — What to Prescribe, What's Covered, and What to Expect

A NJ Doctor's Guide to Referring Lymphedema Patients for DME — What to Prescribe, What's Covered, and What to Expect Michele Kattine
Published on: 04/06/2026

New Jersey physicians: learn exactly what documentation, ICD-10 codes, and prescription elements Medicare requires to get your lymphedema patients covered for compression garments and pumps in 2026. MCB DME handles everything else.

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Traveling with a Lymphedema Pump: The Complete Guide for Lymphedema Awareness Month

Traveling with a Lymphedema Pump: The Complete Guide for Lymphedema Awareness Month

Traveling with a Lymphedema Pump: The Complete Guide for Lymphedema Awareness MonthMichele Kattine
Published on: 03/23/2026

March is Lymphedema Awareness Month. MCB DME's Michele Kattine shares her gold standard for traveling with your compression pump and garments — including a free BioCompression travel letter.

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How to Catch Lymphedema Early: A Step-by-Step Guide Before It Gets Worse

How to Catch Lymphedema Early: A Step-by-Step Guide Before It Gets Worse

How to Catch Lymphedema Early: A Step-by-Step Guide Before It Gets WorseMichele Kattine
Published on: 03/09/2026

Lymphedema caught early is lymphedema that stays manageable. Learn the exact steps to monitor yourself at home and what to do the moment something changes.

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This Valentine’s Day, Help Your Patients Show Their Legs Some Love

This Valentine’s Day, Help Your Patients Show Their Legs Some Love

This Valentine’s Day, Help Your Patients Show Their Legs Some LoveMichele Kattine
Published on: 02/09/2026

Help your patients show their legs some love this Valentine's Day. Learn how compression garments and lymphedema pumps improve vascular health and quality of life.

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Managing Your Lymphedema and Chronic Venous Insufficiency: A Complete Guide to Understanding Your Diagnosis and Insurance Coverage

Managing Your Lymphedema and Chronic Venous Insufficiency: A Complete Guide to Understanding Your Diagnosis and Insurance Coverage

Managing Your Lymphedema and Chronic Venous Insufficiency: A Complete Guide to Understanding Your Diagnosis and Insurance CoverageMichele Kattine
Published on: 01/26/2026

Learn why you have lymphedema or chronic venous insufficiency, what the Lymphedema Treatment Act covers, and how to effectively manage your condition in New Jersey.

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Why Are My Legs Fat? Understanding Leg Swelling, Lipedema, and Treatment Options

Why Are My Legs Fat? Understanding Leg Swelling, Lipedema, and Treatment Options

Why Are My Legs Fat? Understanding Leg Swelling, Lipedema, and Treatment OptionsMichele Kattine
Published on: 01/12/2026

Why are my legs fat? Understand the medical causes behind leg swelling including lipedema and lymphedema. Explore treatment options like lymphedema pumps and compression therapy.

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