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	<title>Dermatology Practice Specialists&#187; Dermatology Coding Tips</title>
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		<title>Blepharoplasty Coding Information &amp; Procedure</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Mar 2010 03:10:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Andrew</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Dermatology Coding for Revenue]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[amp]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[artificial eye]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[blepharoplasty]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[blepharoplasty coding]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[coding for dermatology]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[congenital deformities]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Dermatology Coding]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[eyelids]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[good relationship]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[insurance carrier]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[mechanical ptosis]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[medical necessity]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Medicare]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[modifiers]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[myogenic ptosis]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[ophthalmologist]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[optometrist]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[parasitic infestation]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Here are the diagnosis codes typically associated with medically necessary blepharoplasties.  We also provide some helpful dermatology coding tips in making Medicare or your insurance carrier cover your procedures.
Prior to performing a blepharoplasty, the patient would need to have a visual examination by either an Optometrist or Ophthalmologist.  E&#38;M Codes: 92081-92083 (Visual Examination, unilateral or [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Dermatology Merkel Cell Coding 2010</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 21 Mar 2010 01:59:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Andrew</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Coding]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Dermatology Coding Tips]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[3x]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[basal and squamous cell carcinomas]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[carcinoma]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[coding for dermatology]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Dermatology Coding]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[diagnosis codes]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[familiarity]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[icd 9 codes]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[incorrect entries]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[malignant neoplasm]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[merkel cell cancer]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[merkel cell carcinoma]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[neoplasm of skin]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[specificity]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[subset]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[tumors]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Although your Merkel cell cancer and unspecified nature neoplasm coding familiarity is under attack from the added ICD-9 codes specificity, you can still protect your practice from incorrect entries by following these simple rules.
ICD-9 2010 bvrings you specific options for Merkel cell carcinoma which will allow for more accurate coding and prevents you from lumping [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Helpful Modifier Information</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2009 21:16:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Andrew</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Coding]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Dermatology Coding Tips]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Popular]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[coding modifiers]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Dermatology Coding]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Dermatology Coding and Billing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[dermatology modifiers]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Modifiers are a critical component of coding and using them incorrectly will result in lost revenue and possible audits.  Know your modifiers and reduce the risk of lost revenue and improve compliance.  Below you will find a brief overview of common modifiers used in medicine.  Modifier guidelines continue to change so you should always have [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Incision &amp; Drainage Coding</title>
		<link>http://dermatologymedicalbilling.com/dermatology-coding-for-compliance/incision-drainage-coding/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2009 21:11:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Andrew</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Dermatology Coding]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Dermatology Coding and Billing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Drainage Coding]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Incision Coding]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Medical Dermatology]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Incision &#38; Drainage
CPT codes 10060/10061, 10080/10081, 10120/10121, 10140, 10160 and 10180
Code Descriptions
10060  I &#38; D of abscess (cutaneous or subcutaneous abscess, cyst, or paronychia); simple or single
10061  I &#38; D of abscess (cutaneous or subcutaneous abscess, cyst, or paronychia); complicated or multiple
10080  Incision and drainage of pilonidal cyst; simple
10081  Incision and [...]]]></description>
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