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- Feb 04,2010Feb 06,201017th Annual Ski Conference: Insights and Controversies in Foot and Ankle Surgery02/04/2010 - 10:4002/06/2010 - 10:40website:
Podiatry Institute
Park City Marriott, Park City, UT - Feb 11,2010Feb 13,2010Lake Tahoe Ski Seminar02/11/2010 - 10:4102/13/2010 - 10:41website:
Northwest Podiatric Foundation
Montbleu Resort and Casino, South Lake Tahoe, NV - Feb 22,2010Feb 26,2010American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons Scientific Conference02/22/2010 - 10:4202/26/2010 - 10:42website:
Mandalay Bay Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, NV
- Mar 11,2010Mar 14,2010Midwest Podiatry Conference03/11/2010 - 10:4203/14/2010 - 10:42website:
Hyatt Regency, Chicago, IL
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Managing the Diabetic Foot: A Clinical and Economic View Complimentary Archived Webcast
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Understanding Collagen Dressings and their Benefit in Wound Care
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PodiatryLIVE
Cover Story
- Issue Number:2 February 2010
As healthcare moves further into the digital realm, having a competent electronic medical records (EMR) system becomes a necessity and not just a high-tech toy. This author discusses key attributes to look for in an EMR system, how these systems can streamline the practice and how to decide upon a particular system.
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Key Pearls On Coding For Bunionectomies
By Anthony Poggio, DPM
Given the common nature of bunionectomies, this author offers pertinent insights on coding for bunionectomies that involve the first metatarsal as well as coding for combination procedures.
Bunion surgery can be difficult to code as there are many variations to each procedure. The key to billing the bunionectomy is to focus on the inherent procedure as opposed to one’s personal preference in regard to variations to the procedures, the use of specific fixation devices/material or even additional services.
With this in mind, let us consider a few general points.
In regard to fixation of a first metatarsal osteotomy, there is no variation in reimbursement if you are using a K-wire, screw, plate or other fixation devices.
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Studies Suggest Possible Link Between CT Scans And Cancer
By Brian McCurdy, Senior Editor
In recent years, computed tomography (CT) has gained wider usage among podiatrists as a diagnostic tool. However, recently published studies in the Archives of Internal Medicine sound a warning about a potential link between CT scans and cancer.
In the first study, researchers estimated that about 29,000 future cancers could be related to CT scans performed in 2007.
In the second retrospective study, researchers assessed the 11 most common types of diagnostic CT studies performed on 1,119 consecutive adults in 2008.
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"Current Concepts In Healing Chronic Diabetic Foot Ulcerations"
A Complimentary On-Demand CE/CME Webcast This activity is supported by an educational grant from Advanced Biohealing. To access this Webcast, visit www.naccme.com/program/n-550/ |
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