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What is Pelvic Organ Prolapse?

Pelvic Organ Prolapse, also knows as POP, occurs when the tissues and/or muscles of a women’s pelvic floor become weak or damaged. This causes the pelvic organs (bladder, uterus, rectum and urethra) to fall downward into the vagina, similar to a hernia. Women may feel or see tissue coming out of the opening of their vagina as this progresses.

Complications with Traditional Surgery

The objectives of pelvic floor surgery include improving quality of life, restoring normal function and ensuring comfort for you, the patient. However, traditional methods can fall short:

Treatment Options for Pelvic Floor Prolapse

A surgeon will repair the weakened tissue or organ as part of the surgical procedure. The surgeon may use a special non-mesh graft such as DermaPure® or VNEW™ for reinforcement of the surgery.

Why is it beneficial to remove the DNA from the tissue?

It is beneficial to the patient because it reduces the risk of a woman’s body rejecting the tissue.

DAAS-101

The purpose of this form is to enter client data into the ARMS System in order to track units of service by client as well as to facilitate reporting, reimbursement, and data management at the state and local level.

DAAS-150 - Provider Agency Form

This form is completed annually and provides the information necessary to establish the agency as a community service provider on the ARMS. This form can be faxed to 919-733-0443, but e-mail is preferred. The Provider Agency data keyed in ARMS can be printed from ARMS under Reports, Other Report - ZGA-701 and/or ZGA-701-B.

DAAS-544 - Non-Unit Reimbursement

All reimbursement information contained on this form for non-unit services should be submitted to the Area Agency on Aging or keyed in ARMS. The Non-Unit Reimbursement Report Data keyed in ARMS can be printed from ARMS under Reports, Verification Report - ZGA-544