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Can I Text My Patients?
When discussing text messaging, the best practice is to NOT text patients. However, texting can be a useful tool and there are steps your office can take to mitigate the risks associated with texting patients.
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High Weight Improvement Activities for Podiatrists
You need a total of 40 Improvement points. By completing 2 High Weight Activities, you can complete the requirement. If you are a small practice, practice in a rural area or practice in a health professional shortage area, you receive double points for each activity and only need to complete 1 High Weight Activity. Some High Weight Activities that Podiatrists can use include: CDC Training on CDC’s Guideline for Prescribing Opioids for Chronic Pain, Completion of CDC Training on Antibiotic Stewardship, Provide 24/7 Access to Eligible Clinicians or Groups who have Real-Time Access to Patient’s Medical Record and Provide Education Opportunities for New Clinicians.
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Coding
Routine Foot Care and Heel Pain
“I saw an established patient who returned to the office for “At Risk,” Routine Foot Care. The patient also had a new complaint of heel pain. I obtained X-rays of the foot and gave a steroid injection into the heel. Can I bill for the “At Risk,” Routine Foot Care and those additional treatments as well?”
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Coding
The Basics of Fracture Treatment Coding
If a patient comes into the office/clinic and is diagnosed for example with a fracture at the base of the 5th metatarsal on the right foot and the physician eventually plans to operate on the fracture, there are a few options to explore and consider.
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