Audio Conference on New coding updates on Dermatology for 2015 by Dorothy Steed. She will cover dermatology coding and documentation for Acne, Revision of scars, Paring of corns/calluses, Ingrown nails, Lesions, Psoriasis and Mohs surgery with proper CPT, ICD 10 codes and modifiers.

1. Dermatology Updates for 2015
Audio Conference on New coding updates on Dermatology for 2015 by
Dorothy Steed.
Presenter
Dorothy D. Steed
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2. Updates for 2015
• What We Will Cover:
• Evaluation & Management
• Chronic Care Management Services
• Revision to Modifier 59
• Revision to Wound Care Management
• Mohs Micrographic Surgery
• Reminders for Current Codes & Reporting
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3. Evaluation & Management
• Addition of “Military History” to Social History
Component of Evaluation & Management
– Rationale:
• Military history has been added to assist with
diagnosing, assessing & treating service members,
veterans and their families
• Post Traumatic Stress associated with difficulty in
transitioning to civilian life
• Increasingly identified in military veterans. Not only is
the service member affected, but also their families.
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4. Chronic Care Management
• 99490
– Use caution when reporting this code. It is not
intended to report chronic conditions that are
being well managed with medication or other
interventions. Expect payers to monitor its use
for appropriate reporting.
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5. To see the complete presentation check the
below link:
http://www.audioeducator.com/dermatology/2015-dermatology-coding-
updates-12-03-2014.html