Negative Pressure Therapy
Wound treatment using controlled suction.
Definition
Wound treatment using controlled suction.
Why it matters
Negative Pressure Therapy is part of the Clinical vocabulary used across home health operations, documentation, and revenue cycle. Understanding it helps clinicians, QA leads, and administrators stay aligned on care quality and compliance.
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