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How Do I Know If I Have Lymphedema? Signs & Self-Check

How Do I Know If I Have Lymphedema? Signs & Self-Check

How Do I Know If I Have Lymphedema? Signs & Self-CheckMichele Kattine
Published on: 07/06/2026

The early signs of lymphedema, a simple at-home self-check (including the Stemmer sign), and exactly when to see a doctor about swelling.

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

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

Vascular Wounds and Arterial Wounds: Compression Therapy, Pumps, and Proper CareMichele 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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Lymphedema Pumps with Home Delivery in NJ: How Fast Can You Get One?

Lymphedema Pumps with Home Delivery in NJ: How Fast Can You Get One?

Lymphedema Pumps with Home Delivery in NJ: How Fast Can You Get One?Michele Kattine
Published on: 06/15/2026

Looking for a lymphedema pump with home delivery in New Jersey? Learn which companies deliver, how long it takes, and why local NJ suppliers get pumps to patients faster than national shippers.

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How Long Does Lymphedema Pump Treatment Take?

How Long Does Lymphedema Pump Treatment Take?

How Long Does Lymphedema Pump Treatment Take?Michele Kattine
Published on: 05/25/2026

Lymphedema pump sessions usually run 30 to 60 minutes, once or twice daily. A clear, patient-friendly guide to session length, frequency, time to results, and the full Medicare timeline.

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When to Refer for a Lymphedema Pump: A Clinical Guide | 2026

When to Refer for a Lymphedema Pump: A Clinical Guide | 2026

When to Refer for a Lymphedema Pump: A Clinical Guide | 2026Kris Scheufele
Published on: 04/20/2026

A 2026 clinical decision guide on referring patients for pneumatic compression — coverage criteria, the four-week trial, HCPCS codes, and PA requirements.

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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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