SPEAKER
Kathleen Schaum, MS
Nationally recognized expert in CTP coding, coverage, and payment
Medicare 2026 CTP Reimbursement is Changing—Are You Ready?
Watch reimbursement expert Kathleen Schaum break down the proposed CMS changes affecting CTPs under the HOPPS and MPFS rules in this free on-demand webinar.
What You’ll Learn:
- Identify CTP application code change that may occur for PBDs in 2026
- Recognize that all stakeholders use the same CTP HCPCs codes
- Review the status of Medicare coverage policies for CTPs
- Introduce the WISeR prior authorization model that includes CTPs
- Identify some implementation steps to follow if the proposed 2026 MPFS and HOPPS rules are enacted as currently written
Kathleen Schaum, MS
About the Speaker
Kathleen D. Schaum is the President and Founder of Kathleen D. Schaum & Associates, Inc. with over 50 years of reimbursement experience and more than 25 years as a consultant and educator in wound/ulcer management. She has held leadership roles at health care companies such as Smith & Nephew, Inc. (Director of Medical Products Reimbursement), Healthpoint, Ltd. (Director of Reimbursement), Johnson & Johnson Medical (Director of Reimbursement), and Bimeco (Manager of Alternate Care Sales Division).
Kathleen has helped hundreds of provider-based outpatient departments and clinicians to establish or optimize wound care programs and has advised numerous manufacturers on reimbursement strategies, sales force training, and merger and acquisition due diligence. A sought-after speaker and published author, her work appears in Advances in Skin & Wound Care and Wound Care Today USA. EXPERTSCAPE ranks her in the top 0.08% of global experts in health insurance reimbursement.
Disclaimer
The information provided is intended for general information purposes only and does not constitute legal, medical, or reimbursement advice. While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information, it is subject to change without notice and may not reflect the most current developments. Healthcare providers are responsible for ensuring the accuracy and compliance of their coding, billing, and reimbursement practices. Healthcare providers should consult their payers, certified coders, reimbursement specialists, and/or legal counsel for specific guidance related to applicable coding, coverage, and payment policies.
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