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Expert analysis on coding updates, denial strategies, payer trends, and revenue optimization — written exclusively for dermatology practices.

Revenue Protection

The Downcoding Playbook: Cigna, Aetna & Anthem Target E/M

MD fined Cigna $80K. 5-step playbook to protect your E/M revenue.

Apr 7, 2026Read article →
CMS & Coding

CMS Eliminates Faxing: $782M/Year Savings

Electronic claims attachments required. 24-month compliance window.

Apr 7, 2026Read article →
Telehealth

Medicare Telehealth Extended Through 2027

Home visits, audio-only continue. But it's not permanent yet.

Apr 7, 2026Read article →
New Revenue

Excimer Laser: 30 New Reimbursable Indications

Triple the addressable market. Reimbursement may increase to $230.

Apr 7, 2026Read article →
Technology

Voice AI & ChatGPT Health: What's Real

Voice AI cuts calls 40%. ChatGPT interprets patient records. What to adopt.

Apr 7, 2026Read article →
New Drug

FDA Approves Icotyde: First Oral IL-23

Oral psoriasis biologic. Pharmacy benefit billing. PA implications.

Apr 7, 2026Read article →
Prior Authorization

Medicare PA Pilot: What Derm Practices Need to Know

Lawmakers push to halt WISER. BCBS reforms PA. California waives PAs approved 90%+ of the time.

Apr 7, 2026Read article →
CMS & Coding

2026 ICD-10-CM Changes for Dermatology

New lipodystrophy, ulcer, abscess codes + xylazine wound category.

Apr 7, 2026Read article →
SRT Billing

SRT Coding Overhaul 2026: 77401 Deleted

Four new CPT codes replace 77401, 0394T, G6001. Reimbursement may increase.

Apr 7, 2026Read article →
Telehealth

CMS Rejecting Telehealth Claims After Oct 1

MAC processing errors causing telehealth denials. How to resubmit.

Apr 7, 2026Read article →
Telehealth

DEA Extends Telehealth Prescribing Again

Fourth extension of controlled substance prescribing via telehealth.

Apr 7, 2026Read article →
Reimbursement

2026 PFS: +3.26% CF, -2.5% Efficiency Cut

Net ~0.8% increase. Skin substitutes reclassified. What it means for derm.

Apr 7, 2026Read article →
Payer Trends

Insurer Strategy Shifts: 1M MA Losses

UHC cuts MA plans. ACA rates +25%. Cigna rebate-free PBM. AI claims review.

Apr 7, 2026Read article →
Practice Management

2026 Coding Readiness Checklist

Complete checklist: ICD-10, CPT, SRT, skin substitutes, fee schedule.

Apr 7, 2026Read article →
Coding & Modifiers

Dermatology Modifier 25 & 59 Billing Guide

When to use each modifier, documentation requirements, 2026 audit triggers, and the XS/XE alternatives.

Apr 7, 2026Read article →
Denial Management

How to Reduce Dermatology Claim Denials by 50%

The 90-day playbook: analyze, prevent, optimize. Cut your 14% denial rate in half.

Apr 7, 2026Read article →
Reimbursement Alert

Skin Substitute Reimbursement Changes 2026: What Your Practice Needs to Know

CMS reclassified CTPs to incident-to supplies at $127/sq cm. 158 products delisted. Prior auth in 6 states.

Apr 7, 2026Read article →
Telehealth & Coding

Telehealth POS Code Billing for Dermatology in 2026: The Complete Guide

POS 02 vs POS 10 vs POS 11 — stop the #1 cause of telehealth claim rejections with payer-specific workflows.

Apr 7, 2026Read article →
CMS & Coding Updates

2026 CPT Dermatology Code Changes: What Your Practice Needs to Know

A comprehensive breakdown of the key CPT code revisions affecting dermatology — including updated destruction, biopsy, and Mohs codes.

Mar 5, 2026Read article →
Denials & Appeals

The 5 Most Common Dermatology Claim Denials — and How to Overturn Them

Systematic appeal strategies that recover 89% of initially denied dermatology claims.

Feb 27, 2026Read article →
Mohs & Surgical

Mohs Surgery Billing: Avoiding the Pitfalls That Cost Practices Thousands

Stage-by-stage guidance on properly documenting and coding Mohs micrographic surgery.

Feb 18, 2026Read article →
Prior Authorization

Prior Auth Reform 2026: New State Laws That Reduce Administrative Burden

A state-by-state breakdown of new prior authorization reform legislation for dermatology practices.

Feb 10, 2026Read article →
Payer Trends

Commercial Payer Reimbursement Trends for Dermatology in 2026

Analysis of shifting reimbursement rates across major commercial payers with contract negotiation strategies.

Jan 29, 2026Read article →
PE & MSO Insights

Private Equity in Dermatology: Navigating RCM During Platform Consolidation

How PE-backed dermatology platforms can maintain billing performance during rapid growth and M&A integration.

Jan 15, 2026Read article →
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