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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...

The CY 2024 Proposed Rule for the Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) brings updates to payment rates for dermatologists as mandated by law. These proposed changes aim to balance payment adjustments...

My goal as a dermatology-billing expert has always been dedicated to providing accurate, up-to-date advice on coding and billing-related processes. One topic (and challenge) that often arises in medical billing,...

Overview of the JW and JZ Modifier A growing number of prescription drugs, including some of the most expensive ones, are dispensed in variable doses that are administered based on...

Key Documentation Requirements and Coding Guidelines for Dermatologists Contact or Irritant Dermatitis is one of the most difficult diagnosis to make with respect to identifying the offending agent.  The list...

Everyone knows that medical billing is very complex, time-consuming, and frustrating. You can do everything correctly and the carriers can still deny the claim. In addition to carrier claim denials,...

In response to the ongoing Public Health Emergency (PHE), the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has temporarily expanded the definition of "direct supervision" to include virtual supervision through...

Healthcare providers nationwide can anticipate a decline in payments from January to March 2023. Although any decrease in monthly revenue is significant, there are several important considerations to keep in...

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...