This has been too long coming. Before I continue with the details, I must thank Dr. Suzanne Berman for spotting a mistake in the tool! She pointed out one of those doozies that was so obvious, I couldn't see it.
I was reading a recent PPMA poll about how pediatric practices manage their web sites and I shouldn't have been surprised by the breadth of the answers:
Remind me, again, which of the almost 2-dozen 'telemedicine' codes can only be done by a physician (vs. a qualified non-physician)? Which ones can't be used if an E&M has been billed in the last seven days? Or if a decision is made to schedule an...
Last month, I opened a quick survey to try to learn more about the "state of pediatric bookkeeping." This quote from the survey describes how most of you feel: I don't understand any of it and feel at such a loss relying on other people! I just want ...
I feel a little like Jane Goodall sometimes, out in the jungle to observe and understand these magnificent creatures, all in an effort to preserve their way of life. She, of course, was focused on chimpanzees. I am focused on pediatricians. I also gi...
I've heard a lot of dramatic stories about the swing in pediatric visit demand over the last six months. For the third year in a row, our clients have gotten run over by an early-fall rush to their practices followed by a massive dive after the holid...
Welcome to the free 2023 RVU Calculator. As you may know, the AMA won’t let anyone freely distribute an RVU calculator that includes CPT codes without signing a limiting and expensive licensing agreement. In an abundance of caution and, because in ou...
I had a great time speaking to Drs. Bravo and Rogu on their growing podcast, The Pediatric Lounge, to discuss the state of independent pediatricians and the use of data in a pediatric practice. They are cranking out episodes (which is a good thing) a...
I have a lot to share, suddenly. Details about The Great Downcoding (AETNA!), the 2026 RVU values, oh - and my new podcast. But this news is more timely.
