Billing

Billing in Dermatology: A Quick Overview of Coding Modifiers
Medical Coding
by LINDSAY STROWD, MD on
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 …

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Billing in Dermatology: All About EMR’s
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by LINDSAY STROWD, MD on
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 …

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I Wish I Had Known: Learn to Code Early
Medical Coding
by JEANNETTE JAKUS, MD, MBA on
Residency is your golden opportunity. While stressful and demanding, it offers the chance to learn everything you can about dermatology before stepping into the real world (which you haven’t seen since before medical school). While I did much to prepare for my dermatology career, there are few things I should have paid more attention to during my training. The most obvious for me now is CODING …

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Key Points in Selecting an Electronic Medical Record (EMR) Part 2
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by R. SONIA BATRA, MD on
Part 2 of 2 One of the most important decisions in any practice is the choice of using an Electronic Medical Record (EMR) and then implementing the system into your practice. In Part 1, I discussed the importance of finding the right EMR for you, as well as ensuring it meets Medicaid and Medicare requirements. But that’s not all you must consider. Choose an EMR that will adapt to changing work …

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Key Points in Selecting an Electronic Medical Record (EMR)
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by Next Steps In Derm Team on
Part 1 in a 2 part series One of the most important decisions in any practice is the choice of using an Electronic Medical Record (EMR). Implementing an EMR from the outset is imperative and will enable you to conserve precious office space. This should also be a natural transition from a training/hospital environment for most MDs, as you will have all of your lab results and patient information …

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