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Unpacking Factors Affecting Q1 Revenues In the ever-evolving landscape of healthcare, dermatology practices find themselves at the intersection of medical expertise and financial acumen. As we approach the end of...

Dermatology billing and coding can be a complex landscape to navigate.  Understanding the endless rules, regulations, and modifiers is challenging at best.   In this article, we'll focus on two essential...

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...

Dermatologists are acutely aware of the significant provider shortages in the market. The challenges of sourcing high-quality staff for billing and recruiting Physician's Assistants, Nurse Practitioners, as well as M.D.s...

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,...