Practice Support

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Coding Corner Answer: February’s Coding Challenge

Staff | February 3, 2012

A 62-year-old male patient returns to the office for a followup visit for his gout.

Time Is Important Factor in E/M Coding

Staff | February 3, 2012

It is not unusual for rheumatologists to spend significant time during an office visit reviewing new and/or existing problems, modifying medications, counseling, and coordinating care, but is this additional time reimbursable?

Practice Page: Using Denials Management to Maximize Reimbursements

Staff | February 3, 2012

Denials management is a growing issue in physician practices nationwide, and your practice could be losing tens of thousands of dollars yearly if you do not have a denials-management strategy in place.

Arthritis Self-Management Program Success

Kurt Ullman | February 3, 2012

Although effective, arthritis self-management programs can be challenging to implement.

Part-Time Work Arrangements for Rheumatologists

Vanessa Caceres | February 3, 2012

Rheumatologists who want to work part time should be flexible about their scheduling arrangement.

A Passion for Multidisciplinary Collaboration

Gretchen Henkel | February 3, 2012

Through teamwork, David T. Felson, MD, MPH, has advanced understanding and treatment of rheumatic diseases

How A Social Media Policy Can Protect Your Practice

Steven M. Harris, Esq. | February 3, 2012

While social media can be a beneficial marketing tool, it is important for rheumatologists to address the proper ways to use this outreach both inside and outside the workplace through a specific media policy

Website Devoted to Arthritis Self-Management

Kurt Ullman | February 3, 2012

“Better Choices, Better Health” is the recently launched online version of Stanford’s chronic disease self-management program.

Data-Driven, Optimal Patient Care and Clinical Research

James R. O'Dell, MD | January 13, 2012

Expanded opportunities to advance rheumatology will be offered by ACR’s ongoing registry efforts

Dos and Don’ts of Verifying Insurance Benefits

Melesia Tillman, CPC-I, CRHC, CHA | January 13, 2012

Not verifying insurance benefits prior to rendering service can result in nonpayment, which affects your bottom line. Because this is a costly mistake that can be avoided, make it routine to verify eligibility prior to every patient visit.