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2021 Coding Changes: trimming note bloat

The Dermatology Digest

Kaufmann, MD Sweeping changes to evaluation and management (E/M) coding for 2021 will simplify billing-related documentation for dermatologists while likely delivering unintended side effects for payers. 1 The revisions in this table went into effect on January 1, 2021. And column 3 is the plan.

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Dermatologist Uses Brand’s 3 Hyperpigmentation Treatments 

Lipgloss and Aftershave

They love this brand’s top three hyperpigmentation treatments. She told us, “South Miami Dermatology has been using Germaine De Capuccini in treatment since we opened 14 years ago.” Germaine De Capuccini launched this all-new treatment in 2023 and it’s getting rave reviews. Irene Garcia.

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COVID-19 Lockdowns Caused Major Delays in Melanoma Diagnoses, Costing Billions

The Dermatology Digest

The analysis was based on information from 50,072 patients at two cancer treatment centres in Switzerland and Italy and supported by further data from the UK and Belgium. The research team then estimated the additional medical costs.

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Can a massage help you live longer? How spa treatments contribute to longevity

Spa Executive

Can spa treatments help you live longer? The body of research suggesting that treatments and services available in spas can not only help increase wellbeing but may also significantly improve health and longevity is growing. How spa treatments contribute to longevity appeared first on Spa Executive.

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Novel Treatment of Actinic Keratosis

The Dermatology Digest

Our patients are looking for us to be giving them the most innovative treatments; giving them the best outcomes; trying to reduce adverse events. The short treatment course with tirbanibulin also means a better chance of patient adherence, said Dr. Schlesinger. “We’re

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Novel Treatment of Actinic Keratosis

The Dermatology Digest

Our patients are looking for us to be giving them the most innovative treatments; giving them the best outcomes; trying to reduce adverse events. The short treatment course with tirbanibulin also means a better chance of patient adherence, said Dr. Schlesinger. “We’re

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And Then There Were Six…FDA Green Lights Hugel’s Toxin for Glabellar Lines

The Dermatology Digest

Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has given its nod to Letybo (foletibotulinumtoxinA) for the treatment of moderate-to-severe glabellar lines in adults. Hugel filed its first Biologics License Application in 2021, which was rejected by the FDA in 2022. Now, there are six neuromodulators approved for cosmetic use in the U.S.: