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Volume 23 - Issue 3 - March 2015

Coding and Billing
Generating the E/M Code for Outpatient Visits: The Physical Exam
04/22/2015
Lindsay C. Strowd, MD, FAAD
This is a Coding Solutions guest series focusing on dermatology-specific billing, coding and documentation. Part 2 of this series will discuss generating the Evaluation and Management code for outpatient visits. While the codes and topics...
This is a Coding Solutions guest series focusing on dermatology-specific billing, coding and documentation. Part 2 of this series will discuss generating the Evaluation and Management code for outpatient visits. While the codes and topics...
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04/22/2015
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Understanding Psoriasis and Other Autoimmune Disorders: Q&A with Joel M. Gelfand, MD, MSCE
04/21/2015
Joel M. Gelfand, MD, MSCE, associate professor of dermatology and epidemiology, University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine, is co-chair of the Interdisciplinary Autoimmune Summit (IAS). In this interview, Dr. Gelfand...
Joel M. Gelfand, MD, MSCE, associate professor of dermatology and epidemiology, University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine, is co-chair of the Interdisciplinary Autoimmune Summit (IAS). In this interview, Dr. Gelfand...
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04/21/2015
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Five New Psoriasis Research Findings
04/06/2015
Here’s a wrap up of several newly published studies on psoriasis.
Here’s a wrap up of several newly published studies on psoriasis.
Here’s a wrap up of several...
04/06/2015
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2015 AAD Meeting Preview
03/17/2015
The American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) will hold its 73rd Annual Meeting at the Moscone Center in San Francisco, California, on March 20 to 24, 2015.
The American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) will hold its 73rd Annual Meeting at the Moscone Center in San Francisco, California, on March 20 to 24, 2015.
The American Academy of...
03/17/2015
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Success in The Anti-Aging Market
03/17/2015
Rochelle Nataloni
In Part 2 of this exclusive series, leading dermatologists share their expertise and discuss anti-aging therapies.
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In Part 2 of this exclusive...
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Research in Review
Nail Tips For The Practicing Dermatologist
03/17/2015
Lisa B. Samalonis
Nail expert Boni E. Elewski, MD, provides nail tips in 4 categories: nail infections, inflammations, tumors and cosmetic issues.
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Nail expert Boni E. Elewski, MD,...
03/17/2015
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Derm Dx
What Is This Ulcerated Nodule?
03/17/2015
Eric Ehrsam, MD
A 32-year-old man presented with a lesion on the dorsum of the left index finger that appeared 2 weeks prior to his presentation to the clinic.
A 32-year-old man presented with a lesion on the dorsum of the left index finger that appeared 2 weeks prior to his presentation to the clinic.
A 32-year-old man presented with...
03/17/2015
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Research in Review
Mole Mapping System to Detect Skin Cancer
03/17/2015
FotoFinder’s bodystudio Automated Total Body Mapping (ATBM) system — from FotoFinder Systems Inc — provides total body mapping and dermoscopy.
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The Dermatopathologist
Multicentric Castleman’s Disease, Mixed Type
03/17/2015
Cynthia M. Magro, MD
A 51-year-old Asian female presents to the University of California, Davis Dermatology Clinic with a 6-year history of a progressive rash involving the scalp, face, trunk and arms.
A 51-year-old Asian female presents to the University of California, Davis Dermatology Clinic with a 6-year history of a progressive rash involving the scalp, face, trunk and arms.
A 51-year-old Asian female...
03/17/2015
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Voices
The Ideal Dermatology Office Should Have No Waiting Room
03/17/2015
Danielle Giambrone, MS-IV; Mahin Alamgir Rao, MD
Improve patient satisfaction, the efficiency of practices and the quality of dermatology care by reducing wait times.  
Improve patient satisfaction, the efficiency of practices and the quality of dermatology care by reducing wait times.  
Improve patient satisfaction,...
03/17/2015
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Board Review
The Dermatologist’s Board Review - March
03/17/2015
Bruce Theirs, MD, FAAD
1. Which statement concerning this condition is true? a) Unscheduled DNA synthesis is markedly reduced in the variant group b) Palmer pits are a cutaneous marker for the disease c) It is caused by a defect in the type...
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1. Which statement concerning...
03/17/2015
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Spotlight
Spotlight on: Elise A. Olsen, MD
03/17/2015
Benjamin Barankin, MD, FRCPC
Dr. Elise Olsen is founder and director of the Duke Dermatopharmacology Study Center.
Dr. Elise Olsen is founder and director of the Duke Dermatopharmacology Study Center.
Dr. Elise Olsen is founder and...
03/17/2015
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Chief Medical Editor Message
More Transparency
03/17/2015
Steven R. Feldman, MD, PhD
In one of the latest efforts to promote greater transparency in medicine, Medicare has begun making payments to doctors public information.
In one of the latest efforts to promote greater transparency in medicine, Medicare has begun making payments to doctors public information.
In one of the latest efforts to...
03/17/2015
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