Record keeping and coding
PODIATRY SURVIVAL PAGES

Not only do you have the challenge of financial survival as a podiatrist, but you also have the issues of record keeping, governmental oversight, intrusion and malpractice issues. It can seem absolutely overwhelming. But like other complex problems, they can be broken up into smaller bits.

The key to managing these issues are clearly defined methods that are EASY TO REPEAT. By "easy to repeat" we mean the less writing, the better.


KEEPING_MEDICAL_RECORDS_WITH_A_LAPTOP
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Fighting_Audits.doc

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There is no substitute for your being an "expert" on coding and code descriptions. The terms "Sally is an expert on our billing" should NEVER be used in your office. Coding is directly tied into both your income and your ability to follow the law.

APMA has coding assistance for members:



CRAFTING_A_RESPONSE_TO_A_MEDICAL_CHART_
AUDIT.doc


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