Rosacea is a common inflammatory skin condition that causes redness and visible blood vessels in your face. The redness can slowly spread beyond the nose and cheeks to the forehead and chin. Often mistaken for acne, eczema, or a skin allergy, this condition may also...
Dermatology is a more complex specialty than many others when it comes to reporting diagnosis and management, and many providers rely on medical coding and billing outsourcing companies to do so. According to the National Psoriasis Foundation, psoriasis is the most...
Cellulitis is a common, non-contagious bacterial skin infection, usually caused by the streptococcus and staphylococcus germs that enter the deep layers of skin through a wound or sore. It occurs when bacteria attack broken or normal skin and start to spread under the...
Warts are a form of lesion or skin growth most often caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV). Some warts are bacterial, rather than viral. Dermatology medical billing involves documenting diverse skin disorders including warts. Mainly caused by the excessive and...
It’s time to focus on your dermatology medical billing as new developments in the healthcare field implies a reduction in physician payment in 2015 and may be in the coming years. In October 2014, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) published...
