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From the Twitterati

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During the 2010 ACR/ARHP Annual Scientific Meeting, the ACR and others used Twitter to enhance the annual meeting experience, make connections with one another, and share information. There were approximately 600 tweets from 150 contributors during the meeting. Here’s a sample of what people were saying…

Medical Necessity—What Does it Mean?

Melesia Tillman, CPC, CRHC, CHA  |  

Almost every physician in this country has heard this phrase, “denied as not meeting medical necessity for the service performed.” What does this mean? How does a practice document medical necessity? Not knowing the answer to these questions can greatly affect a rheumatology practice’s financial well-being.

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A New Era of Coding for Rheumatology Practices

RHEUMATOLOGY PRACTICE PEARLS: Beware of Charting Pitfalls

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Are your medical records up to date and complete? Medical records should always be complete and have accurate documentation to avoid violating the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act or other documentation guidelines.

Ethics FORUM

Elizabeth A. Kitsis, MD, MBE, Michele Meltzer, MD, MBE, and C. Ronald MacKenzie, MD  |  

Understanding the challenges in rheumatology today