I have several practice management questions about coding, MIPS, and DataDerm. How can I get help?
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August 1, 2020
The Academy offers up-to-date, practical guidance from staff experts in the following areas:
Coding
Visit the Coding Resource Center at staging.aad.org/member/practice/coding for practical tips, tools, quizzes, and videos about common dermatologic coding issues. Members can access guidance on:
Biopsies and other surgical and procedure codes
When to append a modifier
Evaluation and management (E/M) codes
ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes
Audits
Still have coding questions? You can also contact us with specific questions.
MIPS
For updates relating to MIPS reporting and the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, visit the MIPS Resource Center. This frequently updated page includes guidance on:
How COVID-19 has impacted reporting for 2019 and 2020
Whether to participate in MIPS, and how to avoid a penalty and earn an incentive
MIPS and QCDR measures for the 2020 reporting year, including brief summaries of each measure to help you select the best match for your practice
The four MIPS categories
2020 MIPS highlights, with a focus on changes most important to dermatologists
Have MIPS questions? Contact us.
DataDerm
The Academy’s CMS-certified Qualified Clinical Data Registry (QCDR) makes reporting easier and transparent, with options to report AAD-developed quality measures. Members can visit DataDerm to:
Enroll in DataDerm
Access their DataDerm dashboard
Get quick answers to DataDerm FAQs
Find DataDerm training guides
Connect with DataDerm staff at dataderm@aad.org with questions.
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