Practice Management

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A new public perspective on quality is emerging. Online rating sites, social media, and analysis of public datasets have begun to shape a larger perspective on quality, including the quality of health care institutions and providers. In this article, I will examine one of the latest examples-the “Surgeon Scorecard.”

In this "Coding Q&A" column, the Painters also offer suggestions on billing of 52265 (or 52260) when rescue treatment is instilled at the end of the procedure.

Joel M. Blau, CFP, and Ronald J. Paprocki, JD, CFP, CHBC, discuss the importance of qualified domestic relations order language in a divorce settlement, as well as what qualifies as a withdrawal from a retirement plan.

In this installment of "Product Preview," also look for information on products in the pipeline for renal cell carcinoma and interstitial cystitis.

A urologist in academic practice recently told Henry Rosevear, MD, that it’s impossible to simultaneously be an excellent clinician and a businessman. "I disagreed," Dr. Rosevear writes. "Emphatically."

In this round-up of new urology products and services, learn about an app that helps moviegoers with OAB, a new mesh for sacrocolpopexy, and device/smartphone app that help women with pelvic floor exercises.

Innovation has been the underpinning of American medicine for decades. However, as we move deeper into the 21st century, it is important to assess whether we are providing an environment where a culture of innovation can thrive.

Unfortunately, there is no “one-size-fits-all” answer to when you should start receiving Social Security benefits.

The AUA Coding and Reimbursement Committee, American Academy of Pediatric Urology, urology fellows of the American Academy of Pediatrics, and members of the Pediatric Urology Coordinating Council of the Society of Pediatric Urology recently published a consensus document on suggested coding guidance for pediatric hypospadias repair.

For the practicing physician, MACRA introduces a new fork in the road and a freeway to the future.

The reality of ICD-10 and what it means to physicians’ practices will come into focus beginning Oct. 1. But there are things that specifically urologists should know in the days, weeks, and dwindling months before adopting the code set becomes the new normal.

In most states, the standard for obtaining consent includes discussion of risks versus benefits, some known complications, and any alternative treatment options.

This article focuses on the the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services' recently released 2013 utilization and payment data and what they tell us about the business of urology.

When anticipating a divorce, it’s important to understand there are often major financial consequences and some important tax issues that need to be addressed.

In this article, Nick van Terheyden, MD (aka “Dr. Nick”), explains why you need to be active on social media and how to get started.

In this column, Ray Painter, MD, and Mark Painter also answer questions about coding for bladder hydrodistention under moderate sedation and re-positioning of a ureteral stent by a radiologist.

One of the most damaging scenarios to the defense in medical malpractice cases is that of dueling defendants.

The Painters compare ICD-9 and ICD-10 in the context of coding for treatment of patients with cancer.

Understanding the impact that the beneficiary designation has on the payout of an individual retirement account after the IRA owner dies is a critical element of the planning process.

In this article, Robert A. Dowling, MD, examines some of the practice-related implications of the rapid change in the management of patients with advanced prostate cancer.

Other products featured include: Radiosurgery collimator allows treatment of broad rang of tumors and Phi prostate cancer test and more.

Products in the pipeline for prostate cancer, bladder cancer, and much more.

In this article, Robert A. Dowling, MD, discusses additional opportunities for urologists to improve the safety of care in their own practices in the context of the NQF best practices.

In this Coding Q&A column, the Painters discuss the tricky question of whether you can bill for stone prevention counseling, and also answer a question about whether you can bill two instillation codes (51700) for one appointment.

Other products featured include a spacer system to protect men undergoing PCa radiotherapy, a pelvic floor exercise app, and more.

If you continue to own appreciated capital assets until you or your spouse dies, the tax consequence could be greatly reduced, or maybe even completely eliminated, when the assets are eventually sold, courtesy of Section 1014(a) of the Internal Revenue Code, which generally allows an unlimited federal income tax basis step-up for appreciated capital assets owned by a person who passes away.

Although significant time is spent developing methods or strategies that come close to that “perfect investment," none is as popular or compelling as modern portfolio theory.

There appears to be a trend toward third-party patient financing options in the current environment.

We have never seen so many changes in coding and billing for any service that would equal the changes we’ve seen for reporting multiple stones in the urinary system. Over the past 3 years, we’ve witnessed multiple opinions and differing payment results.