Coding is a major determinant of what dermatologists bill and what they get paid, so it’s critical to keep up with changes to be both compliant and accurate, says Mollie MacCormack, M.D., and Murad Alam, M.D. Demystifying current coding conundrums is even more important as insurers scrutinize the details of your business, they say.
Look for changes in evaluation and management services (E/M) documentation and payment methods within the next two years, says Dr. MacCormack, director of Mohs Surgery/Procedural Dermatology at SolutioNHealth in Southern New Hampshire, and the American Association of Dermatology (AAD) RUC Alternate on the AMA-Specialty Society Relative Value Update Committee (RUC).

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