The 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule created an unusual situation for dermatology. On the surface, the headline looked positive. CMS finalized an increase to the Medicare conversion factor, a shift that many physicians welcomed after years of downward pressure. But

Let’s not sugarcoat it. Running a dermatology practice today is harder than it used to be. You are expected to be a world-class clinician, a business owner, a hiring manager, a tech support line, and a billing expert all at

Running a dermatology practice today requires more than excellent patient care. With rising drug costs, shifting payer rules, constant coding updates, and increased carrier denials, the financial health of your practice depends on whether your team is capturing every legitimate

CMS released new I&D coding guidance under Article A56766. Changes take effect October 1, 2025. Published: October 15, 2025Source: CMS Article A56766Category: Billing & Coding Updates Dermatology Billing News Alert The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued

If your dermatology practice has been feeling the financial squeeze, you’re not alone. At both the 2025 American College of Mohs Surgery (ACMS) and the AAD Innovation Academy meetings, we heard the same concern echoed repeatedly: reimbursement cuts, especially from

Every year, new billing and coding changes shake up the way dermatology practices operate, bringing opportunities for increased revenue, others adding hurdles to reimbursement. The 2025 updates are no different, with Medicare reimbursement cuts, tighter Modifier 25 policies, and evolving

The G2211 add-on code has been a topic of debate in medical billing for years, but 2025 is shaping up to be a pivotal year for how dermatology practices approach its use. Designed to capture the complexity of ongoing patient

As the year comes to a close, dermatology practices are reflecting on the challenges they faced in dermatology billing and medical billing. The complexities of ever-changing regulations, payer-specific guidelines, and nuanced coding requirements have led to common mistakes that significantly

As we approach the final quarter of the year, now is the time for dermatology practices to prepare for 2025. Thoughtful planning in Q4 can pave the way for financial stability and operational efficiency in the year ahead. Here are

The 2025 CMS Final Rule introduces several significant changes that will affect dermatology practices, making it crucial to stay informed and adapt your billing and coding practices. This guide explores the key changes and offers practical insights to help you