Billing in Dermatology: A Quick Overview of Coding Modifiers
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Correct dermatology billing and coding can be challenging due to the number of in-office procedures performed by dermatologists. The second part of this series will provide a quick overview of some of the more commonly utilized modifiers. Used to communicate wh …
Part 2 of 2
Want to listen to a podcast about billing and coding? Click here
Check out the 411 of Medical Coding or visit Part I
Correct dermatology billing and coding can be challenging due to the number of in-office procedures performed by dermatologists. The second part of this series will provide a quick overview of some of the more commonly utilized modifiers. Used to communicate wh … Continue reading "Billing in Dermatology: A Quick Overview of Coding Modifiers"
Part 1 of 2
The process of billing and coding may at first seem daunting. But by doing a little research you’ll find these tasks to be easier than you thought. In part one of this series, we’ll take a look at electronic medical record systems. Next month’s part two will cover proper coding.
Dermatology training programs and practices are increasingly utilizing electronic medical record s … 
Part 2 of 3
In part one of this series I discussed how to prepare your practice for introducing injectables. In this second part, I will discuss how best to educate both your staff and patients.
Staff Training
You must take the time to educate your entire staff about the injectables, how much they cost, what the pre- and post-procedure instructions are, and how long the injectables will last. P … 
How did you know you chose the right specialty in dermatology?
I was lucky enough to do my residency training at Eastern Virginia Medical School in Norfolk, VA, where we had a full-time pediatric dermatologist on staff (Dr. Judith Williams). Her clinical expertise and ability to put parents at ease in the face of complex problems made me realize how intellectually challenging pediatric dermatol …