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The Voice of Podiatrists
Serving Over 18,616 Subscribers Daily
June 19, 2018 #6,212  Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD
A partner of Podiatry Management http://www.podiatrym.com
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE NEWS | |
MO Podiatrist Performs New Bunion Procedure
A podiatrist with the Jefferson City Medical Group is the first doctor in Missouri to use a "game-changing" procedure to correct bunions. Dr. J.P. McAleer has been using the lapiplastly correction procedure for about a year and is working to bring the procedure to other podiatrists throughout the state and country. Traditional bunion surgery has a 70 percent rate of re-occurrence, and McAleer said out of the 100 plus patients the group has treated, none of them have had re-occurring bunions.
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McAleer has been traveling throughout Missouri and to other states to teach other doctors how to perform this surgery. He is one of the first doctors in the United States to adopt lapiplasty. He said one of the benefits of the procedure is that it is reproducible, whereas traditional bunion correction varies case-to-case.
Source: Monica Madden, KOMU [6/16/18]
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY | |
AR Podiatrist Joins Sparks Foot & Ankle Clinic
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Spencer Mortensen, DPM recently joined Sparks Foot & Ankle Clinic in Fort Smith. He is board certified in podiatry and earned his podiatric medical degree at the Arizona School of Podiatric Medicine at Midwestern University and completed his surgical residency at Baylor Scott & White Memorial Hospital at Texas A&M University Health Science Center. He most recently worked at Tséhootsooí Medical Center in Fort Defiance, AZ.
Source:Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette [6/17/18]
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| INTERNATIONAL PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY | |
Aussie Podiatrist Opens Ingrown Toenail Clinic
Brindabella Podiatry in Tuggeranong has officially opened a specialist clinic to treat ingrown toenails, a common and painful problem for many Canberrans. Brindabella Podiatry owner Nicole Hart said the clinic regularly saw as many as 15 patients a day with ingrown toenails, one patient only seven months old.
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The new, stand-alone surgery suite will allow the podiatrists to treat patients with the ailment in a separate surgical suite. The treatment options are self-management, non-surgical intervention, or surgery with local anesthetics. She said that the overwhelming majority of ingrown toenails could be treated successfully and new advances in treatment meant no discomfort during or after the procedure.
Source: Megan Doherty, Canberra Times [6/14/18]
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| PODIATRISTS AND FOOTWEAR | |
IL Podiatrist Recommends Best Summer Footwear
"Flip-flops are my least favorite type of shoes worn in the summer," said Sarah Dickey, DPM, president-elect of the Illinois Podiatric Medical Association and a podiatrist at Loyola University Health System. "These provide zero structural support or protection for your feet." FitFlops and Birkenstock-type shoes are good alternatives, Dr. Dickey said, because they have sturdy soles that don't allow bending.
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Dickey recommends choosing sandals that are breathable, have arch support, a rigid or sturdy sole, and straps that secure the sandal to your foot in at least two spots. Sandals with top-of-the-foot and heel straps help stabilize the foot on the foot bed of the shoe. This eliminates excessive motion, which helps prevent overuse injuries of the foot and ankle, she said.
Source: Vikki Ortiz, Chicago Tribune [6/15/18]
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| FROM PM's CURRENT ISSUE | |
Several times a week, PM News posts an entire article from a recent issue of our partner, Podiatry Management Magazine. Please note that the views expressed in Podiatry Management Magazine do not necessarily reflect the views of PM News or Barry Block.
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| PRACTICE MANAGEMENT TIP OF THE DAY | |
Three Keys to Efficiently Collect from Patients - Part 1
1. Make it Clear. - You’ll have a much easier time collecting what patients owe you if you make your payment policies crystal clear from the beginning. If you collect co-pays and other fees at the time of service (and it’s highly recommended that you do), don’t wait until checkout to explain this to patients. If you don’t make new appointments until all outstanding fees are paid, inform patients of this as well. State clearly when you will turn over payments due to collection agencies, and other similar policies.
“This information is a part of our new patient info pack,” says Alina Collins, office manager at First Coast Family Medicine in Jacksonville, FL. “Patients sign an agreement at the very beginning, so they know what we expect.” Most patients want to pay their medical bills; it’s easier for them to do so if they know right from the start what is expected of them.
Source: Avery Hurt, Physicians Practice [6/7/18]
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| CODINGLINE CORNER |
Query: Multiple HTs with digital amputation coding
Would the proper way to code right 2nd digit amputation with right 3rd and 4th digit arthroplasty be: CPT 28820 – T6 , CPT 28285 – 59 -T7, PT 28285 – 59 – T8 (List highest RVU first and then List the lesser RVUs with 59 modifier)?
Elaine Alicakos, DPM, Mahwah, NJ
Response: It depends on who the payer is. If it is a non-Medicare payer, you have to check to see if they have their own coding edits. If they do, you should follow them. If they do not, then I suggest coding exactly the way you listed in your post. CPT 28820 has a higher work RVU than CPT 28285.
However, it is very different if Medicare is the payer because Medicare has their own CCI edits. Every time you have multiple procedures on a Medicare patient, you must check the CCI edits to ensure proper coding. This is an excellent example, because there is no Medicare CCI edit between CPT 28820 and CPT 28285. Furthermore, there is also no CCI edit between CPT 28285 and CPT 28285 (itself!) That means if this is a Medicare patient, you do not need any 59 (or X) modifiers. The -T modifiers are appropriate regardless of who the payer is.
Jeffrey D Lehrman, DPM, CPC, Springfield, PA
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NON-CLINICAL) - PART 1 | |
RE: Using an Orange Light to Better Visualize Lesions
From: Daniel Chaskin, DPM
Skin cancer on the feet can result in death. In some patients, a parallel ridge pattern on the dermatoglyphic areas of the feet indicates a high probability of skin cancer. Sometimes, examination under a polarized or non-polarized white light just might not provide a clear diagnosis.
I discovered that an orange light may be helpful in distinguishing between the parallel furrow and parallel ridge patterns. I believe other colors might also give similar, if not improved, ability to give a more accurate diagnosis.
Daniel Chaskin, DPM, Ridgewood, NY
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NON-CLINICAL) - PART 2 | |
Re: Costco Selling "Custom" Insoles
From: Robert Scott Steinberg, DPM
I posted this on Costco's Facebook page. If you feel the same, please post on your Facebook page and on Costco's page:
I was in Costco on Saturday, June 16, 2018, and realized they could save tons of money by getting rid of pharmacists and optometrists! Anyone can read a prescription, count pills, and make people better, right? Digital devices can scan the eye and come pretty close to correcting vision and improving eyesight, right? Of course, they are not going to do that, but they do invite into their stores, people with no licences to advise people that they can make their feet feel better by standing on a mat and have the bottom of the feet mapped. Then produce devices that may cause injury to the foot, ankle, knee, and low back.
So, what if it has a 90-day guarantee? The damage from devices like these might not show up for months. If you want to try something quick and easy, and inexpensive for foot pain, pick up a pair of rather stiff insoles at a sporting goods store. If they don't work, you're only out $35-$40 bucks, not the $130 Costco charges for their ridiculous insoles. If you have foot or ankle pain, you deserve to be seen by a licensed expert, a doctor of podiatric medicine and surgery.
Robert Scott Steinberg, DPM, Schaumburg, IL
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| YOU CAN'T MAKE THESE THINGS UP | |
RE: Outrageous Shoe of the Day
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What to wear to a carnival? (Photo: Katie Morgason) |
Source: Valentini Argyropoulou via Virtual Shoe Museum
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MEETING NOTICES
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PM PODIATRY HALL OF FAME CEREMONY & RECEPTION
July 12, 2018 – Gaylord National Resort - Washington, DC
Honoring Brad Wenstrup, DPM and Dan Vickers
Sponsored by Bako Diagnostics (Bronze), PICA (Bronze), and Sammy Systems (Bronze)
PM News subscribers are invited to see Dr. Wenstrup and Mr. Vickers inducted in the PM Podiatry Hall of Fame, including roasts by special guests.
All ticket proceeds go to the APMA Educational Foundation Student Endowment Fund. Reserve your tickets now by sending $75 per ticket to: APMA Educational Foundation Student Scholarship Fund, 9312 Old Georgetown Road, Bethesda, MD 20814 or via the APMA Meeting registration form.
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| CLASSIFIED ADS - PART 1 - ASSOCIATE POSITIONS AND FELLOWSHIPS |
WOUND CARE FELLOWSHIP - NEW YORK
CPME-APPROVED 12 month fellowship beginning July 1st, 2018. Hospital and clinic environment, with onsite hyperbaric medicine. Working with infectious disease, dermatology, as well as plastic, general, vascular, and podiatric surgeons. Must have completed a PMSR residency. Please contact drarnoldhertz@aol.com or jtfootcare@gmail.com. EOE ( equal opportunity employer)
MULTI-LOCATION GROUP - CHICAGO/NEAR WEST SUBURBS
Seeking ABFAS Board Certified/Eligible associate. MINIMUM 2 year private practice experience required. Surgical/ortho patient load. Great staff. DME, Rx, Minimal Incision Sx, EMR, digital x-ray, laser, ultrasound, PRP, shockwave & MRI. PT to FT available- Top pay, associateship & practice equity available for experienced candidates. Send CV info@anklenfoot.com
ASSOCIATE POSTION - CENTRAL NJ
Associate needed for 30+ year busy private practices in Central NJ. Applicant should be personal, independent and motivated. Practice entails all aspects of podiatry. Surgery, orthopedics, wound care, primary care and sports medicine. Competitive compensation package. To apply please email letter of intent and CV to facenters1@gmail.com.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - UPSTATE NY
Rapidly growing practice seeks associate to join and become partner. Key attributes: Board Qualified/Certified, self-starter, willingness to build practice. Partnership starts beginning year 3 based on per-established criteria. Contact: docryanlee@gmail.com
MOBILE PODIATRIST NEEDED - NEW JERSEY
ASSOCIATE POSITION - LONG ISLAND/QUEENS
Advanced Podiatry Seeking Full Time DPM for upscale practices located at the Americana Manhasset, Huntington and Queens. Excellent work environment and company culture. Latest technology with digital x-ray, laser, EHR, Ultrasound, the latest Apple software and iPads. Must be surgically trained, motivated, with a great work ethic. Very competitive salary with significant upside. Visit www.LIFootCare.com and email eavieiradpm@gmail.com for more info.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - GREATER LOS ANGELES AREA
Join the fastest growing mobile podiatry group in California! Full time/part time, you pick your days, you pick your hours, cloud-based EHR, in house billing, dedicated support staff, excellent monthly compensation. email CV to: homefootcare@hotmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - FLORIDA
KG Health Partners, the largest podiatric practice in Florida, is revolutionizing the continuum of care for seniors living in more than 200 long-term facilities in Central Florida. We currently have full-time and part-time openings in the state of Florida. If you are committed to helping seniors live healthy lives, this mobile-based position could be your perfect fit. Our physicians work Monday thru Friday and must maintain active Medicare and Florida licenses. We cover malpractice insurance, medical supplies, travel allowance, etc. Exceptional benefits include paid holidays, health insurance, and 401K retirement plan. Competitive Salary. Email CV kgadmin@kghealthpartners.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – RENTON-KIRKLAND-EVERETT, WASHINGTON
This is an immediate opening for associate position. He/she must be highly motivated, hard-working podiatrist who is proficient in forefoot and rearfoot surgery. We have 3 office locations and multiple nursing home facilities. Prefer someone personable and a team player. Please email CV to seattlefootdoctor@yahoo.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - MULTI-LOCATION GROUP - CHICAGO/NEAR WEST SUBURBS
Seeking ABFAS Board Certified/Eligible associate. MINIMUM 2 year private practice experience required. Surgical/ortho patient load. Great staff. DME, Rx, Minimal Incision Sx, EMR, digital x-ray, laser, ultrasound, PRP, shockwave & MRI. PT to FT available- Top pay, associateship & practice equity available for experienced candidates. Send CV info@anklenfoot.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - HOBOKEN, NJ
ASSOCIATE POSITION WANTED - HUDSON VALLEY, NY
Full time associate position immediately availablein a busy office. Broad responsibilities including wound care, trauma call, hospital rounding, etc. Surgical based practice with privileges to local hospital and surgical center. Comparable pay. Position available Sept. 2018, will wait for right graduate. Office is located in the beautiful Hudson Valley. Close proximity to NYC as well as a multitude of outdoor activities. Please send CV in an email to hudsonvalleypodiatrist@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE NEEDED - WARREN/YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO
Ankle & Foot Care Centers operates 20 locations in Northeast Ohio. We are looking to add a full-time podiatric physician to help cover expanding office hours. Tremendous growth opportunity for a hardworking individual with an interest in reconstructive surgery and wound care. To learn more about us, visit our website at www.ankleandfootcare.com Please email your letter of interest and CV to Michael Vallas, Practice Administrator at mike@ankleandfootcare.com.
ASSOCIATE POSITION – MIAMI, FL
We are a growing practice in Miami, FL with three podiatrists working in 1 office and on staff at 3 hospitals, seeking PSR-36 board certified/qualified foot and ankle surgeon. Practice is equipped with certified EMR, digital x-ray, and laser. Send CV to tvaldizan@birdroadpodiatry.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - GEORGIA
Tremendous opportunity to join a thriving practice. Don’t be just another number in a large group. You will do better here! Experience preferred. You’ll hit the ground running with a full patient load from day one, and won’t look back if you’ve got the right stuff. georgiadpm557@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - CENTRAL KENTUCKY
This town is home to outstanding college, an hour away from metropolitan market and has a friendly provider environment. Opportunity to build on strong patient base with surgery and in-office dispensing. Competitive salary and benefit package. Contact: MCrosby518@gmail.com
PM NEWS CLASSIFIED ADS REACH OVER 18,500 DPMs AND STUDENTS
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EQUIPMENT WANTED TO BUY – X-RAY PROCESSOR
I am in need of new x-ray processor as my current one has developed a leak. Specifically I am looking for an AP2010, if possible. If someone is interested in selling me theirs, please email any details along with your asking price at docdan@earthlink.net.
PRACTICE FOR SALE – CENTRAL CALIFORNIA
Extremely successful, well-established solo practice (9 years old) grossing $900K for the past six years. After serving the community for 11 years, this turn-key practice is available for purchase. Doctor is relocating and ready to leave everything in place, including the fully functioning staff. Accepts all major insurances, Hospital and Surgical Center privileges, services 1 nursing home as well as volunteer work. Only serious inquiries and interested Doctors may contact toptenpodiatrist@gmail.com
PRACTICE FOR SALE - NEW YORK (BROOME COUNTY, NEAR BINGHAMTON)
RARE PRACTICE OPPORTUNITY: Well established, 38 year old practice. Patient pays for their services. I practice, “Fee-For-Service”/No Insurance. My average work week is 2.5 days. Last 3 years (2015-2017) average gross=$625K and average net=$250K. Practice emphasis is biomechanics, using Video (Dartfish) & F-Scan In-Shoe Pressure Mapping Analysis, as well as PinPointe™ Foot Laser for onychomycosis. Surgical pathology available. Quality and modern 2500 square foot office and equipment. I am ready to retire and have future plans in place and am willing to sell for less than market value. Make an offer! Reply to: uniquepractice@gmail.com
PRACTICE FOR SALE - LOS ANGELES
Practice has been around for 20 years. Robust payer mix including many IPAs and HMO plans. Has 3 exam rooms, and reasonable rent. Landlord willing to sign long-term lease. Doctor is relocating. Buyer must be able to provide proof financial ability to purchase. Please email for further info beorzeh@aol.com
PODIATRY PRACTICE & CO-OP FOR SALE - SHEEPSHEAD BAY/BRIGHTON BEACH--BKLYN, NY
Luxury Co-op building with 24 hr. doorman. Four (4) treatment rooms; Consultation room; Large secretarial work area. Digital x-ray; EHR (Sammy) with networked computers (#5). All phases of podiatry--46 years in practice. Newly renovated. Russian speaking preferable. Contact: irat24@gmail.com
PM NEWS CLASSIFIED ADS REACH OVER 18,500 DPMs AND STUDENTS
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