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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
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
The ever-evolving landscape of medical coding sees 349 changes in the 2024 Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) updates, encompassing 225 additions, 75 deletions, and 93 revisions. While Dermatology experiences minimal alterations, practitioners should stay vigilant to ensure accurate billing. While you
Many dermatologists in private practice have a Mohs surgeon(s) as part of their group. Practices that have a large Medicare population and/or support other dermatology practices in the area that do not have a Mohs component, can significantly increase their
Mohs Micrographic Surgery (MMS) is a precise and effective technique for treating specific skin tumors and cancers. It aims to achieve high cure rates while minimizing tissue damage in critical areas. Reimbursement issues can arise when billing for MMS procedures.
Inga C. Ellzey, RHIA, MPA, CDC CPT Codes 99406-99407 (smoking cessation counseling) are not just for Primary Care Providers. Specialist providers can bill them as well. Follow the specific guidelines based on current procedural terminology and proper documentation requirements to
Inga C. Ellzey, RHIA, MPA, CDC In Dermatology, regular skin exams are medically necessary for patients with history of skin cancer. At first glance, ICD-10 code Z12.83 seems to be the perfect code to append to these visits; however, one
