Billing in Dermatology: A Quick Overview of Coding Modifiers
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 …
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"
If I could go back and do it all over again, I would do a few things differently. After all, hindsight is 20/20. Nonetheless, I am happy with my career path and I absolutely love my job. Below are some pieces of advice for medical students based on things I learned or wish I'd done differently.
1. It is never too early to start exploring fields that interest you.
Many medical school curricula ca … 
Part 1 of 2
So you’ve decided to start your career in academia? As a young attending nearly two years into my first academic job, I can confidently say that a career in academics is stimulating, exciting, and fun. I can also say that I felt unprepared for negotiating a job and then navigating the world of fiscal and academic productivity. A friend in academia once said: “Time, money, space� … 
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 …