Loss of Protective Sensation (LOPS) Basics Diabetic sensory neuropathy, or peripheral neuropathy, is the most common factor leading to amputation in people with diabetes. In diabetes, sensory neuropathy is an anatomically diffuse process primarily affecting autonomic and sensory fibers; however, distal motor findings may be present in advanced cases. Long nerves are affected first, with […]
Podiatry is the therapeutic strength worried about the determination and treatment of ailments, wounds, and deformities of the human foot. This claim to fame incorporates therapeutic, careful, mechanical, and physical medications of the foot. In that capacity, podiatrist billers are in charge of coding these medications. For each podiatry specialization, there is an equivalent specialization […]
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Podiatric medicine, like we all know, is one of the most sought out branches of medical science dedicated to the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of various foot disorders resulting from diseases or injury. A Podiatric physician is to the foot to what an ophthalmologist is to the eye and dentist to the mouth -a specialist […]
The field of podiatry is related to the diagnosis and treatment (medical and surgical) of the diseases and injuries of foot, ankle and lower extremities. Ultimately, a podiatrist makes you stand on your feet; consequently they are entitled to capture every bit of their productivity and support provided to patients. For this, specific rules and […]
As the case is with numerous medical practices, Podiatry practitioners are also reeling under the increased pressure to enhance their revenue cycle, while diminishing their overhead. One of the best time sinks in a Podiatry Medical Billing Practice is error-free billing and coding. And going by the latest accounting trend, it’s better for you, as […]
Does in-house billing eat up too much time in your practice? Are you overly dependent on a number of employees to bill for your practice? Or are you losing significant money with your billing and coding practices? Well, if your answer is yes, then the time has come to outsource your medical billing and coding work to an offshore […]
EMR implementation can be challenging, but if done correctly it can yield an increase in revenue. The initial investment then becomes affordable and the long-term results become quite compelling. Post EMR implementation, an evaluation should be carried out to guarantee that the practice is functioning effectively to ensure staff and patient satisfaction. Some of the […]
With continual healthcare reforms and surmounting medical costs, it is becoming increasingly difficult for physicians to maintain healthy revenues and still deliver quality care. Podiatrists struggle the most with ever increasing costs and have to improve their medical billing practices in order to maintain financial viability in the times to come. In addition, there is […]
Awareness about foot care is slowly improving and people have started recognizing the importance of consulting a specialist instead of their primary care provider. Increasing public awareness coupled with better subsidies and healthcare reforms can dramatically increase demand for podiatry services in the years to come. However, Podiatrists may not be prepared to face and […]