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The Voice of Podiatrists
Serving Over 15,765 Podiatrists Daily
March 01, 2014 #5,001  Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE NEWS | |
IA Podiatrist Discusses Options for Treating Heel Pain
Mahaska Health Partnership podiatrist Dr. Mark Beers said one of the most common complaints from his patients is heel pain, often diagnosed as plantar fasciitis. “Plantar fasciitis causes stabbing pain that usually occurs with your first steps in the morning,” Beers, who has been a practicing podiatrist in Oskaloosa for more than 20 years, explained. “It often takes a while for your foot to limber up and the pain to decrease. However the pain often returns after extended walking or long periods of standing.”
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Dr. Beers said that more than 90 percent of patients with plantar fasciitis don’t require surgery. “Initially, plantar fasciitis treatment consists of anti-inflammatory medications, heel stretching exercises, night splints and/or shoe inserts.” If these treatments fail, Beers said a cast boot for three to six weeks is often successful in reducing pain and swelling. Steroid injections are also used to relieve pain. In a few patients, surgery is required to release the inflamed fascia.
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| PROFESSIONAL DISCIPLINE | |
TN Podiatrist's License Revoked for Practicing With a Suspended License
The Tennessee Podiatric Medical License of Michael W. Lawrence, DPM has been revoked. Lawrence's license was suspened on February 6, 2013 for dispensing, prescribing or otherwise distributing any controlled substance or any other drug not in the course of professional practice, or not in good faith to relieve pain and suffering, or not to cure an ailment, physical infirmity or disease. Lawrence examined and treated patients at the Volunteers in Medicine Clinic in Chattanooga, Tennessee while his license was suspended. Practicing podiatry while a license is suspended, whether for compensation or not, is a violation of the Tennessee Podiatric Medical Practice Act.
Source: State of Tennessee Department of Health
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| MEETING NEWS | |
AAFAS Winter Cadaver Conference Draws Rave Reviews
The Academy of Ambulatory Foot & Ankle Surgery (AAFAS) held its Minimal Invasive Foot Surgery (MIFS) Winter Cadaver Conference at The Louisiana State University Medical Center in New Orleans to rave reviews. Hot topics included minimally invasive nerve decompression, subtalar stenting, forefoot osteotomies of metatarsals, digits, bunions and bunionettes and the soft tissue MIFS treatment of diabetic wounds by famed orthopedic surgeon Dr. J. Monroe LaBorde.
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Attendees at AAFAS Winter Cadaver Seminar |
The highlight was the full day of cadaver dissections presented by world leaders in MIFS. In attendance were many new faces including high powered open surgeons looking to add MIFS to their tool boxes to become what is being called “hybrid” surgeons. There were also adjacent lectures on external fixation bandaging, the biomechanics of MIFS, MIFS Instrumentation, and a historical overview of the growth of this podiatry driven school of surgery into what is fast becoming a respected and growing International and multidisciplinary field of medicine.
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| CODINGLINE CORNER | |
Query: Tibialis Anterior Repair Coding
I performed a tibialis anterior repair with excision of damaged tendon, slide graft, and reattachment to the cuneiform. What is the appropriate CPT coding for this procedure?
Carl Ganio, DPM, Vero Beach, FL
Response: A tendon repair is a tendon repair no matter what steps are required to repair it. I suggest CPT 27665 (repair of extensor tendon of the leg).
Tony Poggio, DPM, Alameda, CA
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NON-CLINICAL) | |
RE: Technology May Put Private Practice Into Extinction
From: Joseph Borreggine, DPM
I have a concern that with the upcoming advent of ICD-10CM and the current requirement in 2014 of Stage II meaningful use attestation that technology will inherently put the independent practitioner out of business sooner than later.
Maybe this was CMS's intention all along. The "uncontrollable expense variable" of a private practitioner has long been the problem in the escalating healthcare expenses. But, with tighter and tighter regulation, more...
Editor's note: Dr. Borreggine's extended-length letter can be read here.
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From: Olga Luepschen, DPM
This discussion brings up an interesting point. What percentage of our colleagues carry $250,000/750,000 vs 1 million/3 million coverage? I was under the impression that $250,000/750,000 coverage was adequate.
Editor's Comment: This will be the topic of next week's PM News Quick Poll question. As previously stated, we believe that $250,000/750,000 coverage is inadequate.
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NEWS STORIES) - PART 1A | |
From: Tip Sullivan, DPM
PM News is my rock. It is usually the first thing I look at when I get to the office every morning. Having practiced in a fairly underserved area for 25 years, PM News is where I get my relevant podiatry information. It has kept me connected with my colleagues in times when I have felt very isolated. Sometimes I do not like some of the views expressed, but one thing that you have to say about Barry Block is that he will do his best to put all sides of an issue out there –even when he personally may have strong feelings in favor of one or the other. His dedication to all of us is tireless! Think about it---5,000 issues! 5,000 days! How many articles? How many topics? How he does it is miraculous! Thank you Barry Block!
Tip Sullivan, DPM, Jackson, MS
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NEWS STORIES) - PART 1B | |
From: Alan Sherman, DPM
Congratulations, Barry, for creating and then so carefully nurturing a totally new institution in podiatry practice. Its value is beyond reproach. Reading PM News and contributing to the conversation that it fosters has been adopted as habit by the majority of our colleagues in podiatry. Due to your efforts, podiatry is unique among medical specialties in its connected-ness, and in the age of networking, we all know what value those connections create. Due to PM News, podiatrists are better informed and speak more with one voice. Publishing PM News and editing Podiatry Management will be the legacy that you leave behind, making your contribution to the profession among the greatest our young profession has known. Thank you.
Alan Sherman, DPM, CCMEP, CEO, PRESENT e-Learning Systems
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ASSOCIATE POSITION - CENTRAL PA
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ASSOCIATE POSITIONS – TENNESEE
Immediate full & part-time positions available for fully credentialed. Buy in/Buy out options available for this high volume practice in Knoxville area. Principal, also seeking like-minded to share semi-retirement, e.g., 2 weeks on/ 2 weeks off or 1 month on/ 1 month off, etc. Please email letter of intent and CV to:easttnpodiatry@gmail.com
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Beautiful weather year round. Seeking experienced, Family-oriented, podiatrist looking to build a career & long-term relationship. Must be PSR-24/36 trained. Multiple locations. Full range of services with access to Surgical Center. Willing to live in a College town with rural settings. E-mail cover letter & CV to melissafoot@atlanticfeet.com.
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Well-established three doctor practice seeks PSR-24/36 trained associate. New office building with privileges at nearby hospital and surgical center. EMR in place. Located near lake and mountains. Two hours from Charlotte and Atlanta. Please send letter of interest to docrose@bellsouth.net.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - UPSTATE NEW YORK
Mmulti-specialty, busy practice looking for highly motivated Podiatrist. Outstanding opportunity, excellent salary and benefits, working with three Podiatrists as well as residents, high volume of surgical cases, advance wound care, broad based referrals, and Electronic medical records. Opportunity for partnership. Please submit CV to associateinfoot@yahoo.com or fax 607-723-1567.
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