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Serving Over 17,039 Subscribers Daily
October 02, 2015 #5,487  Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD
A partner of Podiatry Management http://www.podiatrym.com
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| ANNUAL SURVEY NOW ONLINE - WIN VALUABLE PRIZES |
Congratulations to Dr. William Spielfogel of Brooklyn, NY, winner of last week's prize, 1,000 Podiatry ICD-10 Docuforms Superbill (Value $240). 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 March 2016 issue of Podiatry Management. It also makes you eligible to win thousands of dollars 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.
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This week's prize |
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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| AT THE COLLEGES | |
NYCPM Faculty Member Authors Chapter of Gray’s Anatomy
Anthony V. D’Antoni, DC, MS, PhD, Adjunct Associate Professor in Anatomy at NYCPM, authored the foot and ankle chapter of the new 41st edition of Gray’s Anatomy, due out in October. The chapter will appear in the British reference version, the unabridged and more prestigious counterpart of the student textbook edition. According to D’Antoni, the chapter offers a comprehensive exploration of the anatomy of the ankle and foot.
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Dr. Anthony D’Antoni |
Dr. D’Antoni was director of clinical anatomy at NYCPM for five years, and is currently clinical professor and director of anatomy at CUNY School of Medicine.
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| ON THE LECTURE CIRCUIT | |
FL Podiatrist Lectures at KPMA Meeting
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Drs. Phyllis Ragley and Brian Fullem |
This past weekend, AAPSM member Brian Fullem, DPM represented the American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine at the Kansas Podiatric Medical Association State Meeting. Dr. Fullem lectured on sports medicine-related topics along with AAPSM Associate Josh White, DPM. Fellow Mark Landry, DPM, organized the meeting. Fellow Dick Laha, DPM and Past President Phyllis Ragley, DPM were in attendance.
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| SUCCESS TIPS FROM THE MASTERS | |
Here are five things you can still do if you’re not ready for ICD-10
Remember, you do not need to send out bills right a way; you can hold them for a few weeks until you get an understanding of the new language.
1. Codingline Course on DVD
2. APMA’s webcast (start at the beginning)
3. David Freedman’s ICD-9 to ICD-10 coding sheets
4. Docuforms
5. Listen to Meet The Masters on Thursday night
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Drs. Barbara Aung, Michael King, and Harry Goldsmith |
Meet the Masters airs live this Thursday night. This week's guests are ICD-10 experts Drs. Barbara Aung, Michael King, and Harry Goldsmith. You can register for this and future events by clicking here
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| PRACTICE MANAGEMENT TIP OF OF THE DAY | |
Seven Ways to Beat Telemedicine at Its Own Game - Part 4
4. Get proactive.
A payer is paying another doctor (possibly in another state and time zone) to care for your patients via telemedicine (while you are taking evening/weekend calls and getting paid nothing). Why not approach the payer and ask to provide your own telemedicine coverage at the same price? This is one time the continuity-of-care argument actually may be compelling.
Source: Lucien W. Roberts, Physicians Practice [9/16/15]
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (OBITUARIES) | |
RE: The Passing of John Metropoulus, DPM
Dr. John George Metropoulos, 65, was a graduate of the New York College of Podiatric Medicine. He met his wife Patricia Salmo during his residency at Lindell Hospital. Dr. Metropoulos was on staff at Deaconess, St. John's Mercy, St. Anthony's, and St. Mary's Hospitals. He was also a past president of the Missouri State Board of Podiatry.
Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch [9/29/15]
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (ICD-10) - PART 1A | |
From: Peggy S. Tresky, MA
APMA provides a number of ICD-10 resources to its members at apma.org/icd10 to help prepare them for the transition to ICD-10 scheduled for October 1, 2015. One tool that APMA offers is the APMA Coding Resource Center (CRC), a fully integrated online coding and reimbursement resource for foot, ankle, and leg-relevant CPT, ICD-9-CM and ICD-10-CM (Volume 1, 2), HCPCS Level II codes, and Medicare LCDs CCI edits, and fee schedules. A portion of your subscription helps support the APMA Educational Foundation Student Scholarship Fund.
In the past month, APMA has added to the CRC an interactive ICD-10 sample diagnosis section of a super bill containing 140 typical diagnoses and conditions for a foot and ankle specialist. In addition, we announced the presence of ICD-10 “shortcuts” that have been added to our ICD-10 Quick List of 1,400 commonly used diagnoses, conditions, circumstances, signs, and symptoms. This “ICD-10 Shortcut” feature opens a window for the ICD-10 code you choose, and shows you the “nth” degree (highest level of specificity choices) along with notes, instructions, and guidelines.
Last night, September 29, APMA hosted another in its series of ICD-10 webinars for members. This webinar was an ICD-10 “Town Hall” presented by Harry Goldsmith, DPM, and members of the APMA Coding Committee. Our ICD-10 InSight Webinars (more than 20 in total) are available for APMA members at no charge at apma.org/icd10InSight. In addition, take advantage of the current trove of ICD-10 resources that can be found at apma.org/ICD10, including ICD-10 “Test Your Knowledge” questions, a list of ICD-10 FAQs, and links to other related resources such as those provided by CMS.
Peggy S. Tresky, MA, Director of Communications, American Podiatric Medical Association
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (ICD-10) - PART 1A | |
From: John Moglia, DPM
There is a free one-hour overview webinar at practicefusion.com on code conversion as part of their superbill creation. You can also download free icd9-10 conversion software from icd10america.com. My manager and I compiled a list of our most commonly used codes and created our own handbook of codes to be entered into our billing software, as Medisoft's list was not comprehensive.
John Moglia, DPM, Berkeley Hts, NJ
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NON-CLINICAL) - PART 1 | |
RE: The ABFAS Shark Tank
I feel like a little fish, swimming in the podiatry ocean waiting to be swallowed by the big sharks. I am writing this letter out of frustration not only for me, but for many young podiatrists. The unfairness of the rules and regulations make it impossible for the new podiatrists to make it. It’s enough that we are not respected by other specialties, but ABFAS makes it nearly impossible for new practitioners to be board certified to earn a living and be part of hospitals and insurance companies.
I recently had to go through the ABPS certification process and passed all written requirements, but my cases got rejected by some unknown reviewers who made silly comments about minutia not relevant to the treatment of patients. With all 10 cases having no complications and with satisfied patients, I find this outrageous to accept. With a PSR24+, I am at the mercy of this only board that I can take. It seems that ABFAS fails many new doctors initially for financial gains, since every time you fail, you pay more than $1,000.
The guidelines for case submissions are poorly defined. Doctors who cover hospital emergencies are obligated to log these cases, but because they never see those patients after, as they disappear, they get penalized for not providing a final resolution or x-rays. We are the only profession that has a board for forefoot and rear foot; orthopedics has one board for the whole body. We are killing our profession.
Name Withheld
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NON-CLINICAL) - PART 2 | |
From: Pete Harvey, DPM
You might try a dental repair service. Locally, they have worked on my chairs and have done a good job.
Pete Harvey, DPM, Wichita Falls TX
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NEWS STORIES) | |
It was a pleasure to read that a professional soccer player came from England to America for radio frequency ablation for his chronic heel pain. I have performed many of these procedures with a high level of success and patient satisfaction. I was disappointed to find out that the largest insurance carrier in New Jersey will not reimburse for the procedure. They deem the procedure experimental and investigational despite the numerous published studies that show its success rate.
It is disheartening to know that I cannot offer such a beneficial procedure to my patients due to the lack of reimbursement. I am sure an out-of-pocket expense for a professional soccer player is a non-issue, but for working class people, an out-of-pocket expense is a big issue.
Name Withheld (NJ)
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| YOU CAN'T MAKE THESE THINGS UP | |
RE: Outrageous Shoe of the Day
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If it walks like a duck... |
Source: Ingrid Alves da Silva via Virtual Shoe Museum
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MEETING NOTICES
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| CLASSIFIED ADS - PART 2 - ASSOCIATE POSITIONS AND FELLOWSHIPS |
1 YEAR FELLOWSHIP IN RRA SURGERY & ASSOCIATE POSITION
Get more experience in arthroscopy, fusions, trauma & complex hindfoot/ankle deformity corrections. Must be BQ or BC in foot & RRA or on track to be. CV, DPM school transcripts, director LOR, LOI. ALSO AVAIL Associate position , now or Aug '16: must be BC by ABFAS, ability to work independently on complex cases. Long hours, hospital rounds, ER calls, great work ethic needed. Fellowship experience preferred, not mandatory. LOI, LOR from director, CV. great salary, bonus, partnership buy-in. Naples, FL klamdpm@hotmail.com
MOBILE PODIATRISTS NEEDED - HOME FOOT CARE, INC-
Looking for podiatrists to service the following areas: Las Vegas, Nevada, Oxnard/Ventura County, Santa Barbara, Lancaster/Palmdale, San Bernardino/Riverside, Palm Springs/Palm Desert. Full or Part-time available, Full/Part time available, flexible schedule, independence, excellent compensation, electronic billing/scheduling, great support staff. If interested, email CV to: homefootcare@hotmail.com check us out @ www.footdocs2u.com
ASSOCIATE –PARTNERSHIP- OWNERSHIP FAST TRACK- CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA
If you’re bright, articulate, and skilled in all aspects of foot and ankle surgery with a prime focus on the biomechanics of foot and leg function, I’m interested in you. Earn what you’re worth and live in Silicon Valley. Send resume to setdpm44@yahoo.com.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - KANSAS CITY
You're not looking for a typical podiatry practice. We're not looking for the typical podiatrist. We need another doctor who understands the importance of creating an amazing patient experience as much as providing great medical care. You will be working with doctors who are committed to your success. If you are an entrepreneurial-minded doctor who wants to grow and eventually own part of an already successful practice, go to: www.YourFutureInPodiatry.com for full details.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - CENTRAL FLORIDA
Associate wanted for well-established practice in central Florida. Experienced support staff, great benefits including malpractice coverage . Excellent opportunity for a promising future. To apply, go to www.yourcareerinpodiatry.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – GEORGIA
Village Podiatry Group, a subsidiary of Extremity Healthcare, has opportunities for motivated, talented, and board qualified or certified doctors to start immediately. Ideal candidates have 5+ years’ experience and knowledge of coding/billing. EHI currently offers the following ancillaries: Ambulatory Surgery Centers, Vascular Intervention Centers, Compounding & Retail Pharmacy, JACCHO Accredited Pathology lab able to perform Anatomic Pathology, DNA & Pharmacogenetics. We are also adding Hyperbaric Medicine, Wound Care and other ancillary services. Our successful model is built to enrich the physicians and their efforts. Serious inquiries to Tony Brzezicki, HR, tbrzezicki@extremityhc.com or fax (770.874.1748). EHI offers a competitive benefits package.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - WALDORF AND CLINTON, MD **IMMEDIATE HIRE**
Well established practice with multiple offices located just south of Washington D.C. Practice amenities include EHR, digital x-ray, state-of-the-art surgical suite, shoe stores, PADnet, and large support staff. This is an extremely busy practice with high patient, new patient, and surgical volume. We are looking for a highly motivated, personable individual. Must be well trained in a PMSR-36/RRA forefoot and would like someone with rearfoot surgery experience, but not required. Competitive base salary with bonus structure. Relocation fees will be covered if able to join practice immediately. Send CV to:feet_r_neat@aol.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION- CENTRAL FLORIDA PART TIME
Associate position desired for an established podiatry office in Central Florida for all phases of office based podiatry. Please send CV and inquiries to feetwork@hotmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – CHICAGO
Chicago. Office and housecalls; projected income $140-180K. Base salary and bonus structure are flexible. Malpractice and mileage allowance are paid. Partnership track is available. Contact chipod12@yahoo.com
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| CLASSIFIED ADS PART 1 - PRACTICE FOR SALE OR WANTED, EQUIPMENT FOR SALE |
EQUIPMENT FOR SALE – 30 WATT DIODE LASER
30 Watt Class IV Diode Laser. This laser is for not only pain and physical therapy but also for the treatment of fungal nails, ulcers and wounds. Second hand piece for warts and for the excision of skin lesions. Only used 6 months. Contact: Podiodoc@gmail.com
DESIRABLE LOCATIONS TO SUBLET AND SHARE - NEW YORK / NEW JERSEY
Midtown, Gramercy, Financial District and Plainview (North shore of Long Island) turn-key. Extremity MRI, Extremity CT scanner, diagnostic ultrasound, digital xray in selected offices. Fair Lawn ASC,LLC a dedicated certified ambulatory surgical center for foot and ankle surgery accepting applications for staff privileges 516 476-1815 PODO2345@AOL.COM
PRACTICES WANTED - GEORGIA, TENNESSEE & OTHER SOUTHEASTERN STATES
If you are serious about selling or merging your practice into our model, the EHI Equity Based Supergroup Model, then we are interested in a conversation. We are looking mainly in Georgia and the Atlanta area but we will be ready for scaling in early 2016. Our practice top 3 criteria are; successful, must have a high volume of patients and Physicians who stay must be willing to utilize EHI's in-house ancillaries. If you meet these criteria, send us an e-mail to dhelfman@extremityhealthcare.com and dmazzone@globalmna.com, our investment banking firm.
PRACTICE WANTED
Two 3rd year residents seek to buy a practice financially stable to sustain two podiatrists. Well trained in conservative care, forefoot surgery, and wound care. Willing to move anywhere and start practicing in July 2016. Ideally selling physician would stay on during transition period. Please emailfootdoctors2016@gmail.com with more information.
PRACTICE WANTED
Two 3rd year residents seek to buy a practice financially stable to sustain two podiatrists. Well trained in conservative care, forefoot surgery, and wound care. Willing to move anywhere and start practicing in July 2016. Ideally selling physician would stay on during transition period. Please email footdoctors2016@gmail.com with more information.
PODIATRY MEDICAL PRACTICE - NORTHWEST MONTANA
Immediately available due to illness. Four treatment rooms, 1,400 square feet, digital x-ray, up-to-date computer and software. 150,000 drawing area. Will exchange practice for lease on the office space. Beautiful location surrounded by the Rocky Mountains with excellent hunting, fishing, skiing, boating, and hiking opportunities. If interested send email to: wlranch@montanasky.net or call (406) 752-4988 or (406 )250-1756
PRACTICE FOR SALE - CENTRAL FLORIDA
Satellite office for sale. Originally was four days a week full time. Has been reduced to two very busy days per week due to health reasons. Only podiatrist located in a small town with small town charm. Great area to raise a family. About an hour to an hour and a half to the beaches, forty five minutes to Tampa, Orlando and the attractions. Great fishing, hunting, affordable golf and loads of lakes for skiing or recreation. Great potential for the right person. If interested please respond to 286cme@gmail.com
PRACTICE FOR SALE – BONITA SPRINGS, FLORIDA
15 year old well established satellite podiatry practice for sale immediately. Well-equipped treatment rooms, digital x-ray. Located in busy multispecialty medical building with very busy Urgent Care Clinic, Outpatient Surgical Center, pharmacy, CT and MRI imaging center. Email bonitaspringspodiatry4sale@gmail.com
PM NEWS CLASSIFIED ADS REACH OVER 16,500 DPMs AND STUDENTS
Whether you have used equipment to sell or are offering an associate position, PM News classified ads are the fastest, most-effective way of reaching over 16,500 subscribers. For details, click here or write to: bblock@podiatrym.com or call (718) 897-9700 for details. For commercial or display ads contact David Kagan at (800) 284-5451.
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