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Understanding When to Use the New Patient E/M Codes

Emily Hill

Even an old patient can be new.

Why Did That Idea Flop?

Brian Crownover

Three common mistakes will ensure your good ideas never fly.

Creating a Vital Burnout-Proof Practice

L. Gordon Moore

If you’re feeling disillusioned and burned-out in your current mode of practice, why not start over? Here’s how to build a strong foundation.

Help With the HIPAA Transactions and Code Sets Standards

David C. Kibbe

Don’t let HIPAA stop your cash from flowing on Oct. 16. Here’s how to prepare.

EDITOR’S PAGE

A Challenge for You

Robert L. Edsall

We’re looking for a few good ideas. And we know you’ve got them.

LETTERS

Coding controversy

EMRs aren’t for everyone

Change attitudes; save hospitals

GETTING PAID

Spanning the Global Surgical Package

Kent J. Moore

Taking a few minutes to learn the basics can really pay off for your practice.

CODING & DOCUMENTATION

CODING & DOCUMENTATION

Kent J. Moore

Preventive exam & E/M | Starred vs. nonstarred procedures | The elements of an exam | 99211 for BP & lab | Coding a nebulizer treatment | ICD-9 codes for MVA services | Tuberculosis skin tests | Consultation codes for pre-operative clearance

MONITOR

MONITOR

Roughly half of adults receive recommended care | PRACTICE PEARLS from here and there | PRACTICE PEARLS from here and there | Study reveals FP income, malpractice premiums | R<sub>x</sub>errors increase for seniors | Managing diabetes online | Discussing uncovered treatments?...

IMPROVING PATIENT CARE

Making Decisions at the Point of Care: Sore Throat

Mark H. Ebell

This evidence-based encounter form can help improve your diagnosis of strep throat.

PRACTICE DIARY

PRACTICE DIARY

Sanford J. Brown

Complementary medicine | A failure to communicate | I would if I could – but I won’t

ASK FPM

ASK FPM

Kent J. Moore, Alice G. Gosfield, Todd A. Rodriguez, A.J. Stinnett, Anthony Restuccio

Medicare participation | HIPAA and homework | Tracking performance

BALANCING ACT

8 Ways to Improve Your Relationships

J. LeBron McBride

There’s no time like the present to work on being a better partner.



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