Eng Tan, MD, promotes translation from bench to bedside
ICD-9 Freeze and ICD-10 Code Update
Each year as a part of normal coding process, diagnostic codes are updated to reflect revised, new, and deleted codes through the CMS ICD-9-CM Coordination and Maintenance Committee. Diagnostic code changes and updates are based on information from vendors, physicians, or other health professionals that demonstrate a current code does not adequately describe a disease, sign, or symptom—or simply that the code is no longer appropriate for use.
Rheumatology Practice Pearls: Defusing the Angry Patient
Providing the best medical care is at the forefront of every physician’s mind. Regardless of this, your patient may still get very upset or angry.
The Dos and Don’ts of E/M Coding
Coding medical procedures and diagnoses can be a daunting task if you are not educated in this field. I am going to break down the rules for evaluation and management (E/M) coding, so take a deep breath and let’s jump in!
Coding Corner Answer
March’s Coding Answer
Coding Corner Question
March’s Coding Challenge
2011 CMS e-Prescribing Program: Will You Get Hit with Penalties?
The Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008 provides for e-prescribing financial incentives in 2011 and financial penalties in 2012 and 2013. When you successfully e-prescribe and report on 25 patient encounters, you will be eligible to receive a 1% incentive of the total estimated allowed charges for professional services covered by Medicare Part B rendered in 2011. The big news, however, is the payment reductions for those who do not successfully meet e-prescribing reporting requirements that will be applied—1% in 2012 and 1.5% in 2013.
Letters to the Editor
Praise for a Different Perspective on Foreign Medical Graduates
What Makes a “Best Doctor” Best?
Rankings’ publishers tout their approaches, but many rheumatologists are blasé about making the list
Rheumatologist=Pain Doctor?
Managing pain is an important part of rheumatologic care—and a focus for the ACR
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