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Clinical data registries as a vital tool for academic dermatology [Meeting Abstract]
Mittal, A.; Marks, J.; Butt, M.; Simmers, J.; Flamm, A.
ISI:000829693000509
ISSN: 0022-202x
CID: 5412472
Chopra, Shara; Sinharoy, Ankita; Flamm, Alexandra
ORIGINAL:0016419
ISSN: 2574-1624
CID: 5412502
Advocacy Update: Is Your Practice Equipped to Handle Looming Changes in Dermatopathology?
Bridges, Alina G; Flamm, Alexandra; Siegel, Daniel M
In July 2021, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) published a proposed fee schedule that will negatively impact practices that perform dermatopathology services. In this article, we review the proposed new and improved codes and values for pathology consultation codes as well as new payment rates. We also discuss the proposed 2022 quality payment program (QPP), and we provide an update on the 21st Century Cures Act (Cures Act) and its impact on dermatopathology reports.
PMID: 35100533
ISSN: 2326-6929
CID: 5399272
Reducing Discomfort and Irritation Related to Surgical Loop Masks in the Era of COVID-19: A Quality Improvement Initiative
Sakya, Surav M; Svoboda, Ryan M; Kim, Yesul; Flamm, Alexandra
PMCID:8607921
PMID: 33654021
ISSN: 2162-5220
CID: 5399212
Commentary on Characterization of Biopsies by Dermatologists and Nonphysician Providers in the Medicare Population: A Rapidly Changing Landscape [Comment]
Flamm, Alexandra; Siegel, Daniel M
PMID: 34366405
ISSN: 1524-4725
CID: 5399232
Cutaneous skin manifestation following messenger RNA Moderna SARS-CoV-2 vaccine with dermal hypersensitivity reaction histopathology
Chopra, Shara; Kim, Yesul; Flamm, Alexandra
PMCID:8363508
PMID: 34414254
ISSN: 2352-5126
CID: 5399242
Heroin-induced Ulcer Mimicking Pyoderma Gangrenosum
Patel, Deep; Mardini, Jennifer; Chu, Christopher; Disse, Max; Flamm, Alexandra
ORIGINAL:0016422
ISSN: 2574-1624
CID: 5412532
Angiosarcoma Clinically Mimicking a Targetoid Hemosiderotic Hemangioma
Nam, Hannah; Lim, Jordan; Flamm, Alexandra
ORIGINAL:0016421
ISSN: 2574-1624
CID: 5412522
E/M Coding in 2021: The Times (and More) Are A-Changin'
Flamm, Alexandra; Bridges, Alina; Siegel, Daniel M
Major revisions for commonly reported office and outpatient evaluation and management (E/M) codes were implemented on January 1, 2021, by the American Medical Association and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. The goal of these changes was to simplify and streamline these service codes, with time and medical decision-making (MDM) now being the sole determinants of the overall E/M level. We present an overview of the new guidelines, requirements, and code descriptors to aid in accurate documentation and billing. Additional resources are provided if further billing and coding questions arise.
PMID: 34314312
ISSN: 2326-6929
CID: 5399222
Allergic Contact Dermatitis and Concomitant Dermatologic Diseases: A Retrospective Study
Hereford, Brittainy; Maczuga, Steven; Flamm, Alexandra
BACKGROUND:Allergic contact dermatitis (ACD) can exist in the setting of other dermatologic conditions. It is known that the treatment of these conditions can cause ACD, increasing both diagnostic and treatment difficulty. OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to determine the frequency of common dermatologic conditions in the setting of ACD and in specific patient populations. METHODS:A retrospective database study was completed using Truven Health to collect information on patch-tested ACD patients. Demographics and diagnostic information were retrieved. Of those with ACD, the presence of 15 dermatologic diagnoses was investigated. Subanalyses were conducted for each condition, including International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision code specificity, demographics, and diagnostic information. RESULTS:A total of 6380 patients (76.83% female) were given a diagnosis of ACD via patch testing. Of those with concomitant disease, those most common include atopic dermatitis (23.98%), urticaria (16.69%), and acne (11.51%). Eight of the concomitant conditions were found to have statistical significance in comparing the average age of ACD diagnosis with the selected diagnoses (α = 0.05). CONCLUSIONS:Common dermatologic diseases can exist concomitantly with ACD, many of which can be treated by compounds that precipitate or worsen preexisting ACD. The average age of the diagnosis varies from concomitant diagnoses, which can contribute to difficulty in ACD diagnosis and treatment.
PMID: 33273231
ISSN: 2162-5220
CID: 5399202