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Finding the Right Mohs Opportunity – Part 1

Many solo Dermatologists or general derm practices have considered hiring a Mohs Surgeon or maybe a part-time Dermatopathologist to help increase revenue.  Before making this decision, it is important that every practice conduct a cost-benefit analysis based on anticipated revenues from Insurers and Medicare and compare this to the associated cost.  For this article we [...]

Great Free Web Based EMR

There is a new EMR that has been covered by http:/FreeEMRsolution.com that has provided physicians with an opportunity to utilize a user friendly and intuitive Electronic Medical Record program without the typical high cost associated with it.  The Free EMR solution includes a comprehensive scheduling platform, an HIE portal, E-prescribe module, advanced charting functions, and [...]

Helpful Modifier Information

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 [...]

Incision & Drainage Coding

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

Exicision Coding Guidelines

According to the CPT 2008 guidelines, you should not be coding for the excision when utilizing performing simple-complex repairs using your typical excisional codes.
In 2008 CPT Professional Edition, page 58, top of 2nd column, paragraph 2.
When multiple wounds are repaired, add together the lengths of those in the same classification and from all anatomic sites [...]

Dermatology Software Review-Nextech PM/EMR

Nextech EMR software is a practice management program used by many dermatologists and plastic surgeons.  Nextech came out with an integrated EMR solution that was designed to ease the headaches associated with seeing 40-80 patients a day (which most dermatologists are familiar with).  The question is, is it really worth it and does it accomplish [...]

Manage Expenses and Increase Revenue

Does the economic slump have you hurting financially?  The most common answer for dermatologists is a resounding YES.  We took it for granted during the good years and focused a lot of our practice on generating more cosmetic revenue while pushing the insurance patients to the side.  This means that we probably lost some patients [...]