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Articles tagged with "rheumatologist"

What Makes a “Best Doctor” Best?

Christina Picciano  |  

Rankings’ publishers tout their approaches, but many rheumatologists are blasé about making the list

Rheumatologist=Pain Doctor?

David G. Borenstein, MD  |  

Managing pain is an important part of rheumatologic care—and a focus for the ACR

RHEUMATOLOGY PRACTICE PEARLS: Is Your Practice Ready for 5010?

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If your practice electronically submits administrative transactions to verify patient insurance eligibility, file claims, or send or receive remittance either directly to insurance companies or through a clearinghouse, the transaction version for that system will have to be updated by January 1, 2012. The current version 4010 is outdated and cannot accommodate the necessary business transactions for physician practices and healthcare facilities.

PRACTICE PAGE: The ACR Takes on Insurance Companies

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In response to the increasing demands of medical necessity and denials for approved drugs, the ACR is taking a large step towards protecting the rights of members when dealing with insurance companies.

Avoid Coding & Billing Nightmares

Melesia Tillman, CPC, CRHC, CHA  |  

Imagine getting a demand letter from a carrier that states your practice has incorrectly billed a procedure for the last year. To make matters worse, the carrier is asking you to return an overpayment, which amounts to thousands of dollars, and they want the full overpayment check within 45 days. Believe it or not, this scenario happens to rheumatology practices across the country.

Navigate Maintenance of Certification

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As a rheumatologist, satisfaction comes in part through providing quality patient care, and one way to demonstrate a commitment to patients is through engaging in continuous professional development. The ACR is dedicated to helping physicians in all stages of their careers participate in the process of lifelong learning.