Cutaneous Findings – Friday Pop Quiz 4/5/2019
port wine stain A child presents with this finding seen in the image. What other cutaneous finding may, very rarely, be seen in conjunction with this lesion? A. Port-wine stain B. Granular cell tumor C. Epidermal nevus D. Cutis marmorata telangiectatica congenita E. Angiokeratomas To find out the correct answer and read the explanation, click here.   Brought to you by our Brand Partner …
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Got Board Exam Questions? Derm In-Review Faculty Has Answers!
board examDuring the 16th Annual ODAC, Derm In-Review, in partnership with the George Washington School of Medicine and Health Sciences, hosted a 4-hour Board Review workshop led by Dr. Adam Friedman. Mid-way through the workshop, during a brain-break panel, faculty members and recently minted board-certified dermatologists, myself included, weighed in on questions related to Board Exam preparation. Residen …
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Claim Denials and Appeal Procedures
medical billingRecently, it was brought to my attention that some in the medical billing field refer to denials as either a hard or soft denial. I stubbornly insisted that denials are denials and need to be worked. Upon researching, soft denials are those that can still be fought or appealed while a hard denial is the end of the line, there is nowhere to go, and the claim will not be paid. How to Avoid Claim De …
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Medical Updates in Skin of Color
hyperpigmentationDuring the 16th Annual ODAC Dermatology, Aesthetics and Surgical Conference, I had the pleasure of taking part in the Resident Career Development Mentorship Program (a program supported by an educational grant from Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc.). and was paired with Dr. Andrew Alexis, Chair of Dermatology at Mount Sinai St. Luke’s and Mount Sinai West in New York City. Dr. Alexi …
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