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The Voice of Podiatrists
Serving Over 18,457 Subscribers Daily
September 02, 2020 # 6,758 Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD
A partner of Podiatry Management https://podiatrym.com
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| ANNUAL SURVEY NOW ONLINE - WIN VALUABLE PRIZES |
Congratulations to Joshua Wray, DPM, of North Platte, NE, winner of last week's prize of a copy of Forensic Gait Analysis. We encourage you to participate in this year's important annual survey. Completing this anonymous survey provides us with valuable data, which we will publish in the February 2021 issue of Podiatry Management. It also makes you eligible to win thousands of dollars worth of valuable prizes. Enter by completing this confidential survey and providing your e-mail address in the comments section on the last page of the survey. The earlier you enter, the more chances you have to win. NOTE: We are only requesting Information from 2019 (Pre-COVID-19) .
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***This is also your opportunity to vote for the next DPM and non-DPM inductees into the PM Podiatry Hall of Fame.
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| NEW CME ARTICLE POSTED ON OUR WEBSITE |
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September 2020 CME |
You can earn up to 50 Continuing Education Contact Hours (CECH) Online
Earn 15 CECH only $249 (less than $17 per CECH)
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| STATE PODIATRY NEWS | |
VA Podiatrist Appointed to Advisory Board on Surgical Assisting
Gov. Ralph Northam has announced the appointment of Srikanth Mahavadi, DPM of Mechanicsville, podiatrist-foot surgeon, New Kent Foot Clinic to the Advisory Board on Surgical Assisting.
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Dr. Mahavadi graduated from Des Moines University College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery in 1996 and completed his residency in New York Governor and Peninsula Hospitals. He is affiliated with the John Randolph Medical Center and the Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center.
Source: Richmond Times-Dispatch [8/30/20]
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY | |
Lions Club Celebrates 99th Birthday of MA Practicing Podiatrist
The Belmont Lions Club helped celebrate long-time member Richard Vallon DPM’s 99th birthday on Aug. 24, with a very special birthday drive-by. “I was thrilled and surprised,” said Vallon. “It was a wonderful sight to see.” The celebration put together by the Lions Club differed from the typical birthday drive-by. Vallon’s friends, family, and neighbors exited their homes and cars donning masks and lining the street to celebrate with him.
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Dr. Richard Vallone receives Lifetime Membership Award on his 99th birthday. |
Vallon, or “Doc” as he is referred to by Lions Club members, is the oldest member of the Club. He continues to write and deliver the invocation at the start of each of their meetings. Vallon is currently the oldest practicing podiatrist in the state with patients spanning generations. Vallon has had to cut down on his work due to COVID-19, but his patients tell Vallon that they only trust him to touch their feet.
Source: Eleanor Dash, Belmont Wicked Local [8/31/20]
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| MEETING NEWS | |
CME Online and MPMA Meeting Successful Despite Internet Outage
CME Online and the Missouri Podiatric Medical Association (MPMA) were scheduled to have day three of the 2020 Summer Podiatry Conference at the time of one of the largest Internet outages ever. The CME Online team recognized the problem and implemented their predefined backup solutions.
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“As a result of our efforts, the meeting was able to start on time and the event proceeded as scheduled. Our team provided support to all attendees so that they could participate in the event, log their attendance, and receive CEU credits,” said Michael Brody, DPM, CEO of CME Online.
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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 | |
Considerations for Integrating Medical Transcriptions into Your Practice - Part 4
If you too are looking at leveraging transcription to streamline the operations of your practice, here are a few crucial considerations that will help you make an informed decision:
4) Make Sure you only Pay for What you Need - While choosing a transcription service plan, you need to thoroughly scrutinize the pricing models. Find out if it's a monthly subscription or a one-time fee. The most important thing to remember, however, is to inquire about the level of support you can bank on, if something were to go wrong.
If you are a small or midsize practice, just about any transcription service will be well-equipped to control the volume of reports you produce on a regular basis. You can also consider investing in a customized transcription services package that will be specifically tailored to suit the needs of your practice.
Source: Ben Walker, Adapted from Physicians Practice [8/12/20]
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| CODINGLINE CORNER |
Query: Unsuccessful Hardware Removal
I attempted to remove a screw under local anesthesia in the office setting that was placed during a bunion correction about 10 yrs ago. I was unsuccessful and the patient will need to undergo the procedure in the operating room. How would I bill this visit? It was a new patient to the office.
Drew Taft, DPM, Derry, NH
Response: Since this was a discontinued procedure based on unforeseen or extenuating circumstances, I would use the -53 modifier on the hardware removal code chosen to reflect the actual hardware removed e.g. CPT code 20680. From CMS (CGS MAC 2012):
“Submit CPT modifier -53 with surgical codes or medical diagnostic codes when the procedure is discontinued because of extenuating circumstances. This modifier is used to report services or procedure when the services or procedure is discontinued after anesthesia is administered to the patient.”
Joseph Borreggine, DPM, Port Charlotte, FL
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| QUERIES (NON-CLINICAL) | |
Query: Source for Phenol?
Is anyone else having trouble obtaining phenol? If you have a reliable source (even if it's in crystal form rather than liquid), please share it.
Jane E. Graebner, DPM, Delaware, OH
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NON-CLINICAL) - PART 1 | |
From: Elliot Udell, DPM
Not having to travel for seminars and not having to rent space for seminar conference space, paints a rosy picture of all of us paying less for our continuing education seminars. Having just attended and lectured at a virtual seminar, I can vouch that as a participant, I was able to hear the speakers better than had I been to an in person seminar. I was also more comfortable sitting in the chair I am now sitting at than some moldy chair in some far away hotel.
There is, however, another side to this issue. We are all linked in our economy, and hotels - even resort hotels - are dependent upon convention business to survive. If post-COVID-19 conventions find that Zoom or "Go To Meetings" seminars make more sense than live seminars, we can expect many resorts to go under in the years to come.
Elliot Udell, DPM, Hicksville, NY
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NON-CLINICAL) - PART 2 | |
From: Rahn A. Ravenell, DPM
The Podiatry Institute is offering hybrid conferences, virtual conferences, and virtual short courses. The virtual conferences are on Saturday mornings starting at 10am EST so as to not have West Coast colleagues waking up too early. These offer 5 hours of CECH each and are held monthly, with the next being on September 19th (the first occurred in August). On demand courses are being worked on, but have not been fully set up yet.
Disclosure: I am Immediate Past Chairman, Podiatry Institute BOD
Rahn A. Ravenell, DPM, Charleston, SC
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (CODINGLINE CORNER) - PART 1A | |
From: Alan Bass, DPM
While I respect Dr. Barney’s response which I agree with, I believe that the original inquiry contained a Q8 modifier as part of the question. That is the reason I included it in my answer. And yes, there are other ways that CPT 11721 can be billed without the Q8 modifier.
Alan Bass, DPM, CPC, Manalapan, NJ
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (CODINGLINE CORNER) - PART 1B | |
From: Kristin Happel
I think part of the problem is that the initial nursing facility codes of CPT 99304-99306 are only to be used by the MD who does the admission of the patient into the nursing facility. Podiatrists need to use the subsequent codes of CPT 99307-99310, regardless of whether the patient is new or established. The three MACs I bill nursing facility visits for will not allow/pay for a DPM to bill the initial codes.
Also, Dr. Bass suggested billing the 11721 with a -59 modifier in addition to the Q8 modifier. There is no need for a -59 modifier in this billing scenario, as there was only one procedure performed, the 11721. However, he is absolutely correct that the E/M code needs a -25 modifier.
Kristin Happel, Office Manager, Lake Zurich Foot Clinic
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| YOU CAN'T MAKE THESE THINGS UP | |
RE: Outrageous Shoes of the Day
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These shoes certainly make a point! |
Source: Zaha Hadid via Virtual Shoe Museum
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MEETING NOTICES
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| CLASSIFIED ADS - ASSOCIATE POSITIONS AND FELLOWSHIPS |
ASSOCIATE POSITION – SOUTH FLORIDA
High volume, progressive full scope practice with multiple-locations throughout South Florida seeks compassionate, motivated ABFAS BQ/BC Associate. Competitive salary and benefits with in-house MRI, CT, Vascular Services, Pathology, Pharmacy, DME, residency involvement, accomplished mentors, and more. Excellent opportunity for surgical volume and diversity to accelerate board certification. Send CV to kkinmon@certifiedfoot.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
Our podiatry group is a well-established, busy practice in Orange County, CA, with 2 office locations to serve our patients. Associate positions available for immediate consideration with potential for partnership. Offering competitive compensation. Must have completed 3-year surgical residency and board qualification or certification. Email CV and bio to asbpodiatry@gmail.com.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - OHIO
Established practice seeks full-time ABFAS or ABPM cert or qual. Podiatrist for our growing practice. Ideal candidate possesses strong clinical and surgical skills. Must be willing to merge into an already established protocol-based office. State of the art facilities and equipment. Hospital privileges, No nursing homes, base $120,000, and generous bonuses. Benefits include medical insurance, disability insurance, paid vacation and holidays, paid CME, and malpractice. Please send C/V to DPMOhio@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – NORTHEAST PENNNSYLVANIA
We are a 3-doctor podiatry practice in NEPA treating patients in a single office location. Our doctors have privileges at all area hospital systems, surgery centers and wound care center. We are looking for a full-time motivated and caring doctor with a Pennsylvania license to join our state-of-the-art practice. Competitive wages. Paid health insurance (including vision & dental), and malpractice insurance. Great prospect for experienced doctors as well as new associates. High level of surgical skills will be given priority of consideration. If interested, please submit your CV to lim.poconofoot@gmail.com
POSITIONS AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY - UPSTATE, CENTRAL, and WESTERN NY, RI, MN, and MA
Looking for reliable and ethical podiatrists to service Skilled Nursing Facilities and Nursing Homes in Upstate, Central, and Western New York/Buffalo area, Rhode Island, Minnesota, and Massachusetts. Positions available immediately. Send inquiries and CV to: phasetwopodiatry@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – LOS ANGELES, CA
Established multispecialty private practice group seeking well trained and ambitious specialist to treat podiatry and wound care patients. Expertise in complex and chronic wounds is needed but residency or wound care certification not required. Full-time and well compensated based on a private practice productivity model with salary and benefits guaranteed. Our experienced team provides beautiful, fully equipped offices with on-site ASCs. We provide trained office staff, marketing and expert revenue cycle management, ensuring doctors can focus on patient care. Excellent opportunity to build a great wound care and podiatry practice as part of a reputable and established company. TWCCJobs@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – CENTRAL FLORIDA
Join a podiatric team whose work positively impacts the lives of seniors every day! KG Health Partners, the largest podiatric practice in Florida, is seeking full and part-time podiatrists who will provide mobile-based foot, ankle, and lower leg care to residents living in long-term facilities throughout Central Florida. Achieve work-life balance with a Monday through Friday schedule, competitive wages, malpractice insurance, and exceptional benefits for full-time employees (health, paid time off, 401K retirement plan with company match). You must maintain active Medicare and Florida licenses. Email CV to kgadmin@kghealthpartners.com
FULL-TIME ASSOCIATE POSITION – FLORIDA PANHANDLE
Immediate position available for hard-working, motivated individual in a well-established practice. Equal mix of primary care and surgery. Excellent opportunity to get on all insurance panels. Board qualified/Certified with ABPS preferred. Competitive salary and benefit package. Please email CV and letter of interest to recruiting@feetareneat.com.
FULL TIME PODIATRIST- NORTHERN NEW JERSEY
We are a fast-growing podiatry practice in North Jersey with multiple locations and Doctors. We are currently looking for a full-time motivated and caring Doctor to join our busy practice. Some benefits include: competitive six-figure salary, generous bonus structure, health insurance (including vision & dental), paid vacation time off, paid malpractice insurance and CME time off. Great prospects for experienced Doctors as well as new Associates. This is an excellent opportunity to expand your Podiatric medical and surgical experience in an office-based practice! If interested, please submit your CV to DrSamofal@PodiatryCenterNJ.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – PENNSYLVANIA
P/T to full time position in a progressive practice. Looking for ethical, motivated DPM. Owner no longer does surgery, so all cases will be done by the person filling this position. Office has EMR, digital X-Ray, EPAT and 3D orthotic scanning. Located in an upscale area. Salary plus P/T malpractice included. Great opportunity to practice in a warm environment with great earning potential as well as full time potential. Email your CV to podresume6@gmail.com
PODIATRY POSITION AVAILABLE – NORTHWEST PA
Well over six figure salary, company car, bonuses. NW PA. Hiring both surgical and non-surgical podiatrists. Email interest and CV to Penndoc@verizon.net
ASSOCIATE POSITION- PHOENIX, AZ
Well established and growing podiatry practice has an immediate opportunity for an associate. Must have completed a 3 year surgical residency, have Board Qualification, AZ License and bilingual Spanish is a +. We have several office locations in the Greater Phoenix area ready for someone to make the most of. We have a good balance of office and surgical practice. Base pay with bonus package, with other benefits included. Looking to fill immediately. Immediate opening must have a current AZ License. Please submit resumes to: podiatryaz@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – KENTUCKY
Associate positions available for well-trained, compassionate physician for busy, established offices in Southern Kentucky. Wide range of services to be offered with ancillary services onsite. Generous salary with incentive/full benefits and partnership opportunity. Email CV and cover letter to: Kyfootdr@gmail.com
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| CLASSIFIED ADS - PRACTICES FOR SALE OR WANTED, EQUIPMENT FOR SALE |
PRACTICE FOR SALE - MISSOURI - ST. LOUIS SUBURB
37 year old well established general podiatry practice for sale-doing it all. Low overhead, stable community, great patient base. Excellent opportunity for new practitioner or satellite office for larger group practice. Doctor retiring, priced to sell. Email: vltstl711@aol.com, PH: 314-974-3414.
PRACTICE FOR SALE, MOTIVATED SELLER - LOS ANGELES AREA, ENCINO
Thirty four year old practice, turn-key. General podiatry and sports medicine. It’s a great opportunity. Will stay a while to introduce you to the patients and give you my pearls of wisdom. Serious inquiries only please. Drfeet@roadrunner.com 818-798-8733.
PRACTICE FOR SALE - PENINSULA SF BAY AREA
Revenues 2019 $671K (+30%), 2018 $515K (+26%), 2017 $409K (+13%) 2016 $316K – Picture yourself 3 years from now and the practice is making $1 million or more. You can do it! With the powerful yet deceptively simple secrets we used! Email newtoslac@yahoo.com so we can start a discussion and provide you with documentation. Don’t Delay: Accepting offers till September 30th ish. P.S. Why are we leaving? Kids are grown. We are ready for a new adventure. Opening practice in another state. P.P.S. Training provided for new practitioners if desired.
PRACTICE FOR SALE - NORTH CENTRAL MICHIGAN
With multiple satellite offices - Fast growing area with huge potential- good mix of medical and surgical cases — practice grossing 350 K. — Motivated seller moving out of area - Please respond to cnsky42@speednetllc.com or cvoix20@gmail.com
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