To provide patients a modernized standard of care, electronic health records (EHR) have become a necessity. These systems are designed to advance practice organization and efficiency with care, as well as create effective patient engagement throughout all points of care. Whether you’re implementing an EHR for the first time or looking to switch to a…
E&M Revisions for 2021 Now in Effect
Back in January, revisions to office and outpatient evaluation management (E&M) went into effect. Now, previous code calculations have been changed or removed altogether. With the revisions, codes are now calculated in two ways – time or medical decision making (MDM).1 These E&M revisions were made to reduce the administrative challenges created by documentation and…
Building Strong Vendor Relationships
Whether it’s for supplies, equipment, technology or all of the above, vendors likely play a big role in your practice management and growth plans. You may have several different vendors you work with, so making the most out of each relationship while running your practice can be tricky. Likewise, your vendors are splitting their time…
Documenting and Coding for Mohs Surgery
Mohs surgery is the most effective method for treating and removing skin cancer. But for your billing team, documenting and coding for Mohs surgery can be challenging. There are only a few codes used, but knowing when and how to use them requires a certain level of knowledge. Is your team choosing the correct Mohs…
Financial Impropriety: Protect Your Dermatology Office
How to Protect Your Practice Against Financial Impropriety Nobody likes to lose money, but according to the American Academy of Family Physicians, forty percent of health clinics surveyed have experienced some form of financial crime in the past five years. Additionally, KPMG estimates that the majority of financial crimes are not caught or go unreported,…
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