Family Practice Management

September 2003 Table of Contents

Articles

Understanding When to Use the New Patient E/M Codes
Emily Hill, PA-C
Even an old patient can be new.

Why Did That Idea Flop?
Brian Crownover, MD
Three common mistakes will ensure your good ideas never fly.

Creating a Vital, Burnout-Proof Practice
L. Gordon Moore, MD
If you're feeling disillusioned and burned-out in your current mode of practice, why not start over? Here's how to build a strong foundation.

Help With the HIPAA Transactions and Code Sets Standards
David C. Kibbe, MD, MBA
Don't let HIPAA stop your cash from flowing on Oct. 16. Here's how to prepare.


Featured Departments

GETTING PAID
Spanning the Global Surgical Package
Kent J. Moore
Taking a few minutes to learn the basics can really pay off for your practice.

CODING & DOCUMENTATION
Answers to Your Questions
Kent J. Moore
Preventive exam & E/M • Starred vs. nonstarred procedures • The elements of an exam • 99211 for BP & lab • Coding a nebulizer treatment • ICD-9 codes for MVA services • Tuberculosis skin tests • Consultation codes for pre-operative clearance

IMPROVING PATIENT CARE
Making Decisions at the Point of Care: Sore Throat
Mark Ebell, MD
This evidence-based encounter form can help improve your diagnosis of strep throat.

BALANCING ACT
Eight Ways to Improve Your Relationships
J. LeBron McBride, PhD, MPH
There's no time like the present to work on being a better partner.


Other Departments

EDITOR'S PAGE
Robert L. Edsall
We're looking for a few good ideas. And we know you've got them.

LETTERS
Coding controversy • EMRs aren't for everyone • Change attitudes; save hospitals

MONITOR
Roughly half of adults receive recommended care • Study reveals FP income, malpractice premiums • Practice pearls

PRACTICE DIARY
Sanford J. Brown, MD
Complementary medicine • A failure to communicate • I would if I could - but I won't

ASK FPM
Medicare participation • HIPAA and homework • Tracking performance

FPM QUIZ
Earn 3.5 hours of CME credit.

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