Exclusive: ACR Convergence 2024| Focus Rheums

An official publication of the ACR and the ARP serving rheumatologists and rheumatology professionals

New ACR and ARHP Leaders Join the Ranks

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The ACR is pleased to welcome new and returning leaders to the ACR board of directors and ARHP executive committee who were appointed in November. The following members were selected to serve as the newest members-at-large of the ACR board of directors. Each of them shared what they will bring to the table.

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.

Rheum With a View

Richard S. Panush, MD  |  

Panush’s perspectives on selections from the literature