Clinics in Dermatology
Volume 27, Issue 4 , Pages 372-374, July 2009

Ethical coding

Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery, Univeristy of Miami School of Medicine, Miami, FL 33180, USA

Abstract 

It is ethical, legal, and proper for a dermatologist to maximize income through proper coding of patient encounters and procedures. The overzealous physician can misinterpret reimbursement requirements or receive bad advice from other physicians and cross the line from aggressive coding to coding fraud. Several of the more common problem areas are discussed.

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PII: S0738-081X(09)00030-3

doi:10.1016/j.clindermatol.2009.02.010

Clinics in Dermatology
Volume 27, Issue 4 , Pages 372-374, July 2009

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