Living well with MCB DME

Who Should Not Wear Compression Socks? Safety Guide

Kris Scheufele

Published on: 08/31/2026

Compression socks help most people, but not everyone. Who should avoid them, who needs supervision, the ABI test that settles it, and when to take them off.

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Lymphedema Compression Pump: Portable vs. Stationary Guide

Michele Kattine

Published on: 08/10/2026

Wearable or stationary lymphedema compression pump? Compare coverage, clinical fit, and 2026 Medicare prior authorization rules before you commit to one.

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Lymphedema Sleeve Guide: Sizing, mmHg, Gauntlets & Coverage

Michele Kattine

Published on: 08/03/2026

How a lymphedema compression sleeve works, how mmHg is prescribed, when you need a gauntlet for the hand, and what Medicare Part B covers for garments in 2026.

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Lymphedema Treatment: Stages, CDT & a 24-Hour Care Plan

Kris Scheufele

Published on: 07/27/2026

What complete lymphedema treatment includes: compression, drainage, exercise, and skin care, plus how the stages work and why nighttime is what preserves the day.

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Vascular Wounds and Arterial Wounds: Compression Therapy, Pumps, and Proper Care

Michele Kattine

Published on: 06/22/2026

Learn how arterial wounds and venous stasis ulcers differ, how they're diagnosed, and which compression devices and pumps Medicare covers for each — including E0675 and E0651/E0652.

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Arterial Compression Therapy for PAD: The Clinical Case for a Non-Surgical Option

Michele Kattine

Published on: 06/01/2026

Arterial intermittent pneumatic compression (E0675) is a non-surgical home therapy for PAD. Coverage, clinical evidence, candidacy, and what changed with Medicare's 2024 LCD retirement.

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