APMA has the resources you need to help you through every step of your career. With detailed information about MIPS and recent coding trends along with compliance guidelines and practice marketing materials, APMA has you covered whether you are just getting started in practice, preparing for retirement, or anywhere in between.
Today's podiatrist has the necessary education and training to treat all conditions of the foot and ankle and plays a key role in keeping America healthy and mobile while helping combat diabetes and other chronic diseases.
Your feet are excellent barometers for your overall health. Healthy feet keep you moving and active. They are quite literally your foundation. In this section, learn more about APMA Seal-approved and accepted products, proper foot care, common foot and ankle conditions, and how your podiatrist can help keep you and your feet healthy.
APMA is the only organization lobbying for podiatrists and their patients on Capitol Hill. As the voice of podiatric medicine to your legislators and regulators, APMA is active on a variety of critical issues affecting podiatry and the entire health-care system.
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APMA members can earn 1.0 CECH with this exclusive, complimentary webinar.
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On May 16, 2024, APMA hosted the sixth installment of its Coding Refreshers Webinar Series, "Avoid These Pitfalls of Rearfoot Surgical Coding." Jeffrey Petty, DPM, and Michael King, DPM, presented (00:54:18).
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This member-exclusive FREE 1.0 CECH webinar is designed to give participants a clearer understanding of various types of unconscious bias and the affects these biases have on patient care and overall quality of services within the podiatric field.
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On May 7, 2024, APMA Health Policy and Practice hosted the sixth and final webinar in its 2024 MIPS Performance Year Webinar Series, "Townhall / Open Forum Q&A." Jeffrey Lehrman, DPM, APMA health policy consultant, and Rachel Groman, MPH, vice president, Hart Health Strategies, presented. (00:44:51)
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On April 2, 2024, APMA Health Policy and Practice hosted the fifth webinar in its 2024 MIPS Performance Year Webinar Series, "Cost Performance Category." Rachel Groman, MPH, vice president, Hart Health Strategies, presented. (00:59:50)
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On March 21, 2024, APMA hosted the fifth installment of its Coding Refreshers Webinar Series, "Avoid These Pitfalls of Forefoot Surgical Coding." Jeffrey Petty, DPM, and Michael King, DPM, presented. (00:54:32)
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Blueprints in your EHR, specifically designed for podiatry and the way you practice, can provide podiatric clinical workflows, content, and guides for an enhanced EHR experience for today’s podiatrist. In this non-CECH webinar, attendees came to understand from industry leaders how to leverage these tools for increased efficiency and patient satisfaction in their practices.
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On March 5, 2024, APMA Health Policy and Practice hosted the fourth webinar in its 2024 MIPS Performance Year Webinar Series, "Improvement Activities Performance Category." Jeffrey Lehrman, DPM, APMA health policy consultant, and Rachel Groman, MPH, vice president, Hart Health Strategies, presented (00:43:15).
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The “How Podiatry Business Leaders Can Improve Their Bottom Line” webinar allowed attendees to learn about an exciting new APMA member benefit. Viewers who stayed until the end and successfully applied for the APMA Business Mastercard® were entered into a raffle where two lucky members will get one year of their APMA membership dues completely covered!
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On February 6, 2024, APMA Health Policy and Practice hosted the third webinar in its 2024 MIPS Performance Year Webinar Series, "Promoting Interoperability Performance Category." Jeffrey Lehrman, DPM, APMA health policy consultant, and Rachel Groman, MPH, vice president, Hart Health Strategies, presented. (01:00:36)
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On January 25, 2024, APMA hosted the fourth installment of its Coding Refreshers Webinar Series, "How is My Code Created and Valued?" Sarah Abshier, DPM, and Ira Kraus, DPM presented. (00:48:30)
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On January 10, 2024, APMA Health Policy and Practice hosted the second webinar in its 2024 MIPS Performance Year Webinar Series, "Quality Performance Category." Jeffrey Lehrman, DPM, APMA health policy consultant, and Rachel Groman, MPH, vice president, Hart Health Strategies, presented. (01:00:58)
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On December 14, 2023, APMA hosted the third installment of its Coding Refreshers Webinar Series, "New Year and New Coding Updates." Jeffrey Lehrman, DPM, and Sarah Abshier, DPM, presented. (00:52:20)
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On December 5, 2023, APMA Health Policy and Practice hosted the first webinar in its 2024 MIPS Performance Year Webinar Series, "Final Rule Review." Jeffrey Lehrman, DPM, APMA health policy consultant, and Rachel Groman, MPH, vice president, Hart Health Strategies, presented. (01:01:49)
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On November 16, 2023, APMA hosted the second installment of its Coding Refreshers Webinar Series, "How to Get Started with DME Coding." Paul Kesselman, DPM, and Jordan Stewart, DPM, presented. (00:54:08)
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Learn more about the IRS Employee Retention Credit (ERC) Tax Program and how it can directly benefit physicians like yourself, in a compliant and ethical manner. This webinar is sponsored by Strategic Tax Planning.
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Javan Bass, DPM, presented a webinar on podiatric dermatology essentials. This webinar was sponsored by Bako Diagnostics
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On September 14, 2023, APMA hosted the first installment of the Coding Refreshers Webinar Series "Falls Prevention Coding Webinar." David Freedman, DPM, and Alton Johnson Jr., DPM, presented. (00:53:54)
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On June 15, 2023, APMA hosted another installment of its Coding Basics Webinar Series, "CCI Edits." Sarah Abshier, DPM, and Alex Dellinger, DPM, presented. (00:44:37)
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On April 13, 2023, APMA hosted the 11th installment of its Coding Basics Webinar Series, "Tendon Repair." Ira Kraus, DPM; Augusta Henderson, DPM; and Luke Hunter, DPM, presented. (00:50:58)
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On March 9, 2023, APMA hosted the tenth installment of its Coding Basics Webinar Series, "Coding for Biopsies." Barbara Aung, DPM; Lawrence Santi, DPM; and Jonathan Huey, DPM presented.
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On February 16, 2023, APMA hosted the ninth installment of its Coding Basics Webinar Series, "RUC Survey and Process." Brooke Bisbee, DPM, presented. (00:59:48)
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On February 7, 2023, APMA's Health Policy and Practice Committee hosted "MIPS PY 2023: PI / IA Performance Categories." Jeffrey Lehrman, DPM, APMA health policy consultant, presented. (00:51:50)
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Learn more about the history of Dr. Scholl's and where it is going. (00:55:33)
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On January 11, 2023, APMA's Health Policy and Practice Committee hosted "MIPS PY 2023: Quality Performance Categories." Jeffrey Lehrman, DPM, APMA health policy consultant, presented. (01:01:54)
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On December 14, 2022, APMA hosted the eighth installment of its Coding Basics Webinar Series, "CPT/ICD-10 Update." Jeffrey Lehrman, DPM, and Sarah Abshier, DPM, presented. (01:00:09)
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On December 6, 2022, APMA's Health Policy and Practice Committee hosted "Finalized Changes for the 2023 MIPS Performance Year." Jeffrey Lehrman, DPM, APMA health policy consultant, presented. (00:57:02)
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On November 17, 2022, APMA hosted the seventh installment of its Coding Basics Webinar Series, "E/M Update." Jeffrey Lehrman, DPM, and Michael King, DPM, presented. (00:57:22)
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APMA is excited to offer its members this non-CECH learning opportunity, presented by Weave.
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On September 22, 2022, APMA hosted the sixth installment of its Coding Basics Webinar Series, "At Risk Foot Care." Barbara Aung, DPM; Paul Kinberg, DPM; Jeffrey Petty, DPM; and Jonathan, Huey, DPM presented. (00:45:08)
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FREE, exclusive webinar for APMA members, offering 1.0 CECH
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On June 9, 2022, APMA hosted the fifth installment of its Coding Basics Webinar Series, "DME." Paul Kesselman, DPM, presented. (01:02:12)
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You are invited to a preview of the benefits of the APMA Registry.
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Attend this FREE 1.0 CECH webinar, exclusively for APMA members.
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On March 17, 2022, APMA hosted the fourth installment of its Coding Basics Webinar Series, "Wound Care / Ulcer Debridement." Sarah Abshier, DPM; Mitchel Hilsen, DPM; and Lawrence Santi, DPM, presented. (0:58:16)
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Driving online reviews is essential for today's podiatry practices. But with the focus solely on getting new reviews, many practices are missing out on the most important steps after receiving a review from a patient. In this webinar, we’ll go over a complete marketing playbook for driving new opportunities with limited effort.
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On February 1, 2022, APMA's Health Policy and Practice Committee hosted "MIPS PY 2022: PI/IA Performance Categories." Jeffrey Lehrman, DPM, APMA health policy consultant, presented. (00:59:06)
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On January 20, 2022, APMA hosted the third installment of its Coding Basics Webinar Series, "CPT Update." Jeffrey Lehrman, DPM, and Ira Kraus, DPM, presented. (00:30:12)
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Free and exclusively for APMA members, earn 1.0 CECH by attending this webinar. During this presentation, learn about various factors and variables that impact the care of patients during the current economic conditions.
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Bob Jasak, VP of Coverage and Payment Policy with Hart Health Strategies, presented on the recently implemented No Surprises Act and addressed recently released rules related to it and what it means for your practice. (01:14:50)
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On January 6, 2022, APMA's Health Policy and Practice Committee hosted "MIPS PY 2022: Quality Performance Category." Jeffrey Lehrman, DPM, APMA health policy consultant, presented. (00:56:06)
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On December 9, 2021, APMA's Health Policy and Practice Committee hosted "Finalized Changes for the 2022 MIPS Performance Year." Jeffrey Lehrman, DPM, APMA health policy consultant, presented. (00:56:26)
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On December 2, APMA hosted the second installment of its Coding Basics Webinar Series, "ICD-10 Updates." Jeffrey Lehrman, DPM, and David Freedman, DPM, presented. (00:53:02)
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APMA members can earn 1.0 CECH by attending this special Diabetes Awareness Month webinar.
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Learn an innovative new orthotics solution with this sponsored non-CECH webinar from Arize, exclusively for APMA members.
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Learn how to improve your practice visibility with this sponsored non-CECH webinar from PatientPop, exclusively for APMA members.
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APMA members can earn 1.0 CECH by attending Preventing Racial and Ethnic Disparities: How Non-Medical Factors Impact Your Patient Care.
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Turn an Exam Room into a Multi-million Dollar Revenue Stream: Physician Office PCR Laboratory Implementation, sponsored by Molecular Lab Partners
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On September 30, APMA hosted the first installment of its Coding Basics Webinar Series, "Time-Based Coding for E/M and Procedures." David Freedman, DPM; Luke Hunter, DPM; and Jonathan Huey, DPM, presented. (00:43:29)
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Get ready to explore new frontiers with APMA in 2021! The Annual Scientific Meeting (The National) is coming to Denver and online, July 29–August 1. The must-attend meeting for every podiatrist will offer attendees up to 29.5 CECH with a diverse educational program touching on all aspects of foot and ankle surgery and medicine.
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Hart Health Strategist Shana Christrup, VP, hosted a webinar that dives into the important details and specifications regarding the Provider Relief Fund requirements. This webinar shared details about what providers are required to do. (00:22:08)
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When it comes to medical coding, we often hear “you don’t know what you don’t know.” It is essential that medical coding guidance be referenced, and references be appropriate and legitimate. On Thursday June 10 at 8 p.m. EDT, APMA coding expert Jeffrey Lehrman, DPM, CPC, hosted the webinar Coding: Where To Go For Answers, which was specifically designed for APMA’s youngest of young physician members, and current podiatric medical students. This session answered the questions of the most common podiatry-relevant coding scenarios. References and how to access these references were shared. After completion, attendees now know where to look to get their most common coding questions answered. (00:48:00)
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On May 20, 2021, APMA hosted the sixth installment of our APMA Coding Documentation Series, "How to Fill Out an ABN." Sarah Abshier, DPM; Barbara Aung, DPM; and Paul Kinberg, DPM, presented. (00:46:41)
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On May 4, 2021, APMA hosted the webinar, "Information Blocking Requirements - What Your Practice Needs to Know and Do Now." Rachel Groman, MPH, Vice President, Clinical Affairs and Quality Improvement at Hart Health Strategies, presented. (00:47:51)
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On April 6, 2021, APMA's Health Policy and Practice Committee hosted "MIPS PY 2021: Improvement Activities Performance Category." Jeffrey Lehrman, DPM, APMA health policy consultant, presented. (00:39:39)
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Enjoy this non-CECH sponsored webinar, presented by Siren.
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On March 18, 2021, APMA hosted the fifth installment of our APMA Coding Documentation Series, "Documentation: DME." Ira Kraus, DPM; Barbara Aung, DPM; and Paul Kesselman, DPM, presented. (01:00:10)
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On March 9, 2021, APMA's Health Policy and Practice Committee hosted "MIPS PY 2021: Promoting Interoperability Performance Category." Jeffrey Lehrman, DPM, APMA health policy consultant, presented. (00:55:08)
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On February 18, 2021, APMA hosted the fourth installment of our APMA Coding Documentation Series, "Documentation: Skin Subs / CTP / Wounds." Lawrence Santi, DPM; Barbara Aung, DPM; Sarah Abshier, DPM; and Ira Kraus, DPM, presented. (01:01:22)
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On February 9, 2021, APMA's Health Policy and Practice Committee hosted "MIPS PY 2021: Quality Performance Category." Jeffrey Lehrman, DPM, APMA health policy consultant, presented. (01:01:57)
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On January 26, 2021, APMA's Health Policy and Practice Committee hosted "MIPS PY 2021: MIPS APMs and the APM Performance Pathway." Cindy Moon, MPP, MPH, of Hart Health Strategies, presented. (00:37:53)
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On January 7, 2021, APMA hosted the third installment of our APMA Coding Documentation Series, "2021 Coding Changes." Jeffrey Lehrman, DPM; Sarah Abshier, DPM; and Alex Dellinger, DPM, presented. (01:16:03)
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On December 17, 2020, APMA hosted the second installment of our APMA Coding Documentation Series, "Documentation: E/M Examples." Jeffrey Lehrman, DPM; David Alper, DPM; Lawrence Santi, DPM; and David Freedman, DPM, presented. (01:02:39)
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On December 15, 2020, APMA's Health Policy and Practice Committee hosted "Finalized Changes for the 2021 MIPS Performance Year." Jeffrey Lehrman, DPM, APMA health policy consultant, presented. (00:59:55)
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On November 19, 2020, APMA's Health Policy and Practice Committee hosted "Provider Relief Fund Reporting & Auditing - What You Need to Know." This webinar is intended to help members help understand reporting and auditing requirements related to any distribution accepted from the Provider Relief Fund. Shana Christup, MPH, Vice President, Health Policy at Hart Health Strategies, presented. (00:25:50)
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On October 1, 2020, APMA's Health Policy and Practice Committee hosted "-59 Modifier and Routine Foot Care Payer Policies." This webinar is intended to help members when Medicare Advantage plans, Medicaid Managed Care Organizations, or other commercial plans deny covered nail care (CPT® 11720/11721) when callus care (CPT 11055-11057) is provided on the same date. Mike King, DPM, and Ira Kraus, DPM, presented. (1:03:23)
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On September 17, 2020, APMA hosted the first installment of our APMA Coding Documentation Series, "Getting Ready: Documentation for E/M Coding in 2021." Jeffrey Lehrman, DPM; David Freedman, DPM; and Jonathan Huey, DPM, presented. (01:12:20)
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On September 15, APMA Registry staff and Darena Solutions' MIPS White Glove Service provider Wayne Singer discussed MIPS 2020 Performance Year COVID-19-related relief and additional considerations. (00:56:26)
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On May 27, Paul R. Monsees, an attorney with Foley & Lardner, LLP, discussed common employee issues and concerns podiatric practices have as their staff return to work. (00:56:42)
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Tracey Vlahovic, DPM will review dermatologic manifestations of viral diseases, including those recently associated with COVID-19. Dr. Vlahovic will discuss the current scientific literature related to dermatologic manifestations and how they are related to podiatric medicine.
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APMA staff will provide a legislative and regulatory update about issues impacting your practice and patients during the COVID-19 public health crisis.
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Earn up to 3.75 CECH from the comfort and safety of your own home.
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APMA partnered with Marcum LLP to offer its members a one-hour webinar about recent COVID-19 legislation and resources for you and your practice.
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On March 24, 2020, APMA hosted an installment of its APMA MIPS Webinar Series, "MIPS PY 2020: Promoting Interoperability Performance Category." Jeffrey Lehrman, DPM, APMA Coding and Health Policy and Practice consultant, presented. (00:42:03)
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On March 12, 2020, APMA hosted "So Much Is Happening With DME—It's Time for an Update." Paul Kesselman, DPM, presented.(00:59:50)
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On February 25, 2020, APMA hosted an installment of its APMA MIPS Webinar Series, "MIPS PY 2020: Improvement Activities Performance Category." Jeffrey Lehrman, DPM, APMA Coding and Health Policy and Practice consultant, presented. (00:48:53)
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On January 28, 2020, APMA hosted its first 2020 installment of its APMA MIPS Webinar Series, "MIPS PY 2020: Quality Performance Category." Jeffrey Lehrman, DPM, APMA Coding and Health Policy and Practice consultant, presented. (1:02:08)
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On January 9, 2020, APMA hosted "CPT Changes for the New Year That You Need to Know." Jeffrey Lehrman, DPM, and David Freedman, DPM, presented. (0:45:54)
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On December 12, 2019, APMA hosted "2020 MGMA Compensation Surveys - Are You Ready?" Ashley Voss, Senior Analyst with the Medical Group Management Association (MGMA) presented. (0:43:31)
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On December 10, 2019, APMA hosted "Finalized Changes for the 2020 MIPS Performance Year." Jeffrey Lehrman, DPM, presented. (1:01:38)
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On December 5, 2019, APMA hosted "2019 BMAD Presentation of the 2018 Medicare Part B Data for Podiatry." David Freedman, DPM, presented. (0:59:03)
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On November 21, 2019, APMA hosted "ICD-10 Changes for Today and 2020." Jeffrey Lehrman, DPM; David Freedman, DPM; Sarah Abshier, DPM; and Lawrence Santi, DPM, presented. (01:00:36)
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On September 26, 2019, APMA hosted "Coding an E/M at the Same Time as a Procedure—When We Can and When We Cannot." Jeffrey Lehrman, DPM; David Freedman, DPM; and Alexander Dellinger, DPM, presented. (01:05:27)
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On September 18, presenters Jeffrey Lehrman, DPM, and Dyane Tower, DPM, MPH, MS, gave APMA members a brief overview of how to avoid a penalty for the 2019 MIPS Performance Year, addressing commonly asked questions about MIPS and the APMA MIPS app. Webinar attendees were given the remaining time to ask related questions. (01:03:51)
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On August 20, 2019, APMA hosted an installment of its APMA MIPS Webinar Series, "Proposed Changes for MIPS Year 4 (2020 Performance Year)." Jeffrey Lehrman, DPM, APMA Coding and Health Policy and Practice consultant, presented. (00:54:30)
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On May 16, APMA hosted the third installment of its Total Request Coding Webinar Series, "Compliant Coding and Documentation for Ulcer Debridement." Jeffrey Lehrman, DPM, presented. (00:57:23)
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On April 23, APMA hosted an installment of its MACRA Made Easy Webinar Series, "2019 MIPS Improvement Activities (IA)." Jeffrey Lehrman, DPM, presented. (00:42:43)
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On March 21, APMA hosted the second installment of its Total Request Coding Webinar Series, "Paring, Debridement, Excision, Destruction Codes: What's the Difference?" Barbara Aung, DPM, presented. (00:56:04)
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On March 4, APMA hosted an installment of its MACRA Made Easy Webinar Series, "2019 MIPS Promoting Interoperability (PI)." Jeffrey Lehrman, DPM, presented. (00:40:49)
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On February 12, APMA hosted an installment of its MACRA Made Easy Webinar Series, "2019 MIPS Quality Performance Category." Jeffrey Lehrman, DPM, presented. (00:51:31)
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On January 17, APMA hosted the first installment of its Total Request Coding Webinar Series,"Routine Foot Care and Nail Debridement Codes." Sarah Abshier, DPM, presented. (00:41:21)
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On January 8, APMA hosted the "2018 Presentation of the 2017 BMAD Data for CAC-PIAC Representatives." David Freedman, DPM, presented. (01:05:05)
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On January 3, APMA hosted the "MIPS Year 3" webinar. Jeffrey Lehrman, DPM, presented. (00:53:50)
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On December 12, APMA hosted the "2018 DME Update for CAC-PIAC Representatives." Paul Kesselman, DPM, presented. (00:55:07)
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On December 6, APMA hosted the "2019 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule – Finalized Changes to E/M Coding and More." Cindy Moon, MPP, MPH presented. (00:52:44)
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On November 15, APMA hosted another installment of its Surgical Coding webinar series, "What's New? ICD-10 and CPT Codes for 2019." Jeffrey Lehrman, DPM, presented. (01:00:07)
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APMA invited all new and seasoned CAC and PIAC representatives to join this hour-long event. This webinar provided tools, tips, and resources for CAC and PIAC representatives. (00:56:49)
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On September 20, APMA hosted another installment of its Surgical Coding webinar series, "Coding for Arthroscopies." Michael King, DPM, and Luke Hunter, DPM, presented. (00:45:22)
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On Thursday, August 2, APMA hosted the most recent installment of its MACRA Made Easy Webinar Series, "MIPS Year 3 - Proposed Rule." This webinar addressed the biggest changes, updates, and additions to MIPS in 2019. Jeffrey D. Lehrman, DPM, APMA Coding and Health Policy and Practice consultant, presented. (01:00:01)
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On May 17, APMA presented another installment of its Surgical Coding webinar series, "Coding for Amputations." Sarah Abshier, DPM, and Barbara Aung, DPM, presented. (00:45:09)
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On Thursday, April 19, APMA hosted the eighth webinar in its 2017-2018 Surgical Coding Webinar Series—"Coding for Flatfoot Reconstruction." Jon Goldsmith, DPM, presented. (00:43:41)
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On Tuesday, March 13, APMA hosted the seventh webinar in its 2017–2018 Surgical Coding Webinar Series—"Coding for Tendon Surgery." Lawrence Santi, DPM, and Alex Dellinger, DPM, presented. (00:58:26)
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On Thursday, February 15, APMA hosted the sixth webinar in its 2017–2018 Surgical Coding Webinar Series—"Coding for Lesser Metatarsal Surgery." Phill Ward, DPM, presented. (1:00:18)
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On Thursday, February 8, APMA hosted the webinar—"What to Know When Purchasing or Selling a Podiatry Practice." Sean Saari, CPA/ABV, CVA, MBA presented. (1:04:47)
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This special briefing featured APMA's CEO and Executive Director, James R. Christina, DPM, as well as other APMA leadership. Dr. Christina provided an overview of APMA's current advocacy efforts as well as addressing the ways in which APMA Young Physician members can get involved. (43:44)
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On Thursday, January 18, APMA hosted the fifth webinar in its 2017–2018 Surgical Coding Webinar Series—"Coding for Proximal HAV Surgery." Jeffrey Lehrman, DPM, presented. (00:53:41)
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On Thursday, December 14, APMA hosted the fourth webinar in its 2017–2018 Surgical Coding Webinar Series—"Coding for Hammertoe Surgery." Presented by Phillip E. Ward, DPM. (00:59:54)
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On Wednesday, December 13, APMA hosted the CAC-PIAC Webinar—"CPT Guidelines, Payer Policies and Issues; ICD-10 Guidelines." Presented by Paul Kinberg, DPM; Edward Prikaszczikow, DPM; and Jeffrey Lehrman, DPM. (01:00:11)
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On Tuesday, November 14, APMA hosted the third webinar in its 2017–2018 Surgical Coding Webinar Series—"Coding for Plantar Plate Repair." Presented by Lawrence Santi, DPM. (00:30:58)
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On Monday, October 30, APMA hosted the sixth webinar in its 2016–2018 MACRA Made Easy Webinar Series—"Registry Reporting." Presented by APMA Executive Director and CEO James Christina, DPM, and Dyane Tower, DPM, MPH, MS. (00:47:03)
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On Thursday, October 26, APMA hosted the second webinar in its 2017–2018 Surgical Coding Webinar Series—"The Pitfalls of Radiological Ordering and Documentation." Presented by David Freedman, DPM, and Laura Pickard, DPM. (00:29:22)
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On Wednesday, September 20, APMA hosted the first webinar in its 2017–2018 Surgical Coding Webinar Series—"Coding for Distal HAV Surgery." Presented by Jeffrey Lehrman, DPM. (00:54:29)
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On Thursday, June 15, APMA hosted the 14th webinar in its 2016–2017 Webinar Series—"Coding: Back to Basics." The APMA Coding Committee presented a Coding Hot Topics Panel Discussion. (00:42:18)
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On Thursday, March 23, APMA hosted the 12th webinar in its 2016–2017 Webinar Series—"Coding: Back to Basics." Jeffrey Lehrman, DPM, presented a webinar on Coding for Biopsies. (00:51:08)
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On Thursday, February 16, APMA hosted the 11th webinar in its 2016-2017 Webinar Series—"Coding: Back to Basics." Jeffrey Lehrman, DPM, and Jon Goldsmith, DPM, presented a webinar on Evaluation and Management (E/M) Codes. (01:02:15)
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On Thursday, January 19, APMA hosted the tenth webinar in its 2016-2017 Webinar Series—"Coding: Back to Basics." Rick Horsman, DPM, presented a webinar on Correct Coding Initiatives, Edits/Bundling. (01:00:30)
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On Thursday, December 15, APMA hosted the ninth webinar in its 2016 Webinar Series—"Coding: Back to Basics." Barbara Aung, DPM, and William Harris IV, DPM, presented a webinar on Wound Care. (00:55:41)
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On Tuesday, December 6, Kelli Back, Esq., presented a webinar on Dual Eligibles. (00:34:53)
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On Thursday, November 17, APMA hosted the eighth webinar in its 2016 Webinar Series—"Coding: Back to Basics." Paul Kesselman, DPM, and Andy Bhatia, DPM, presented a webinar on Durable Medical Equipment (DME). (01:02:23)
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On Thursday, October 20, APMA hosted the seventh webinar in its 2016 Webinar Series—"Coding: Back to Basics." Harry Goldsmith, DPM, and Jon Goldsmith, DPM, presented a webinar on CPT Updates and Bunionectomy Codes. (00:59:55)
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This webinar reviewed participation in PQRS and Meaningful Use in 2016 to avoid payment penalties in 2018. Presented by APMA Executive Director and CEO James R. Christina, DPM. (00:41:08)
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On Thursday, September 15, APMA hosted the sixth webinar in its 2016 Webinar Series—"Coding: Back to Basics." David Freedman, DPM, and Harry Goldsmith, DPM, presented a webinar on ICD-10 updates. (00:58:50)
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On Wednesday, August 17, the Alliance of Wound Care Stakeholders offered a free compliance webinar that focused on the risks and risk management tools for the health-care industry related to the federal or state False Claims Acts. Only a PDF is available.
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On Thursday, July 21, APMA hosted the fourth webinar in its 2016 Webinar Series—"Coding: Back to Basics." Ira Kraus, DPM; Mitch Hilsen, DPM; and Lawrence Santi, DPM, presented the webinar titled "In-Office Ancillary Service Opportunities." (00:39:05)
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On Thursday, June 16, APMA hosted the third webinar in its 2016 Webinar Series—"Coding: Back to Basics." Lawrence Santi, DPM, and Michael King, DPM, presented a webinar on modifiers. (1:04:19)
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On Wednesday, May 18, Paul Kim, JD, MPH, presented a webinar on Medicare audits and appeals, a topic of concern for many of APMA's members. (1:00:55)
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On Wednesday, May 4, APMA hosted the second webinar in its 2016 Webinar Series—"Coding: Back to Basics." Harry Goldsmith, DPM, presented a follow-up webinar on At-Risk Foot Care/Mycotic Nails. (1:15:09)
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With ICD-10 implementation behind us, APMA’s Coding Committee is returning its focus to ensuring podiatrists and their staff understand coding basics: CPT guidelines, E/M service coding and documentation, Correct Coding Initiative (CCI) edits, surgical and wound care coding, qualified routine foot care coding and documentation, PQRS and other quality measures, therapeutic shoes for patients with diabetes rules and documentation, and more. (1:02:16)
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This webinar reviewed efforts to develop relationships and programs to reduce falls within various communities. (00:55:02)
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A panel with NGS DME MAC Jurisdiction B representatives and APMA coding experts discussed therapeutic shoes for persons with diabetes (TSD) as a part of our reimbursement webinar series. The discussion covered an overview as well as ongoing issues and problems. Although this webinar was not recorded, a PDF of the presentation is available.
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APMA's 2016 Reimbursement webinar series kicked off on January 11 with a review of the requirements and methods to successfully participate in PQRS in 2016 from APMA Executive Director and CEO James R. Christina, DPM. (00:59:24)
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On Thursday, December 10, Harry Goldsmith, DPM, presented the last 2015 ICD-10 InSight webinar,"Post ICD-10 Transition Issues and Update." While the transition was relatively smooth for most of our members, APMA has heard of some issues, and these concerns were discussed during this presentation. (01:03:15)
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On Thursday, October 29, APMA's HCPAC Advisor Tim Tillo, DPM, presented information about the Relative Value-Based Update Committee (RUC) Survey Basics and explained how to successfully complete a survey. (00:20:32)
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On Thursday, October 15, James Christina, DPM, APMA director of Scientific Affairs, highlighted the important updates to the final rule on Meaningful Use for 2015 and how it will affect your practice. (00:33:34)
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On Tuesday, September 29, APMA's Coding Committee held the 21st webinar of the ICD-10 series. Harry Goldsmith, DPM, presented, "Just Days Until ICD-10." (01:02:06)
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On Thursday, August 20, APMA's Coding Committee held the 20th webinar of the ICD-10 series. Harry Goldsmith, DPM, presented, "Final Preparation for ICD-10". (00:55:02)
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On Thursday, June 18, APMA's Coding Committee held the 19th webinar of the ICD-10 series. David Freedman, DPM, presented "ICD-10 Ready or Not."(00:57:41)
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On Thursday, May 21, APMA's Coding Committee held the 18th webinar of the ICD-10 series. David Freedman, DPM, and Harry Goldsmith, DPM, presented "Where We Are Today: ICD-10 Town Hall Forum." An ICD-10 update was presented, and the rest of the time was allotted for ICD-10 questions from the audience. (01:02:47)
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On Tuesday, May 12, APMA presented the fourth webinar of the 2015 Reimbursement Webinar Series. James R. Christina, DPM, APMA director of Scientific Affairs, reviewed the recently released CMS proposed rule that will modify the requirements for successfully reporting meaningful use of an EHR for 2015 through 2017. (00:48:16)
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On Thursday, April 16, APMA's Coding Committee held the 17th webinar of the ICD-10 series. Lawrence Santi, DPM, and Ira Kraus, DPM, presented "Front and Back Office Preparation for ICD-10." (00:51:34)
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On Wednesday, April 15, APMA presented the third webinar of the 2015 Reimbursement Webinar Series. Henry Desmarais, MD, MPA, of Health Policy Alternatives, Inc., discussed the next steps for SGR, accountable payment models, value-based modifier, stage 3 meaningful use, and other podiatric regulatory issues. (1:00:09)
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During this webinar, James R. Christina, DPM, APMA director of Scientific Affairs, discussed PQRS measures 154 and 155 (Falls Risk Assessment and Falls Plan of Care) and reviewed the components of the Falls Risk Assessment and the development of a plan of care to avoid falls. (00:53:02)
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On Wednesday, February 25, APMA presented the second webinar of the 2015 Reimbursement Webinar Series. Harry Goldsmith, DPM, discussed Modifier 59 and the new X- modifiers, CMS' planned 0-day global transition, and other topical coding and reimbursement issues. (01:10:49)
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On Thursday, February 19, APMA's Coding Committee held the 16th webinar of the ICD-10 series. Paul Kinberg, DPM, discussed the ICD-10 coding chapter "External Causes of Morbidity (V00-Y99)." (Note: Due to technical difficulties, an audio/video recording is not available. APMA apologizes for this inconvenience. A PDF of the presentation is available.)
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APMA’s popular Reimbursement Webinar Series returned on Wednesday, January 28, with “Hot Topics in Medicare Advantage,” presented by APMA private insurance consultant Kelli Back, Esq., with the Law Offices of Mark S. Joffe. The presentation touched on several topics related to Medicare Advantage, including network strategy as well as coverage issues and appeals. (00:57:05)
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On Thursday, January 15, APMA's Coding Committee held the 15th webinar of the ICD-10 series. Mitchell Hilsen, DPM, discussed the ICD-10 chapter "Factors Influencing Health (Z00-Z99)." (00:40:50)
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On Thursday, December 18, APMA's Coding Committee held the 14th webinar of the ICD-10 series. Mitchell Hilsen, DPM, discussed the ICD-10 coding chapter "Signs & Symptoms (R00-R99)." (00:36:39)
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On Tuesday, December 9, James R. Christina, DPM, APMA director of Scientific Affairs, reviewed the Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) for 2015 and looked at methods to report, quality measures available, and penalties for non-participation. (00:59:36)
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On Thursday, November 20, APMA's Coding Committee held the 13th webinar of the ICD-10 series. Lawrence Santi, DPM, discussed the ICD-10 coding chapter "Endocrine (EOO-E89)." (00:51:31)
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On Thursday, October 16, the APMA Coding Committee held the 12th webinar in the ICD-10 series. APMA Coding Committee member Richard Horsman, DPM, discussed "Neoplasms (C00-D49)." (00:48:00)
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On Thursday, September 18, the APMA Coding Committee provided the 11th webinar in the 2014 "ICD-10 is Here" series. Paul Kingberg, DPM, and David Freedman, DPM, provided an update on the state of ICD-10 and following, Jon Goldsmith, DPM, discussed "Infectious Diseases & Disorders (A00-B99)." (00:51:02)
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On Thursday, June 19, the APMA Coding Committee provided the 10th webinar in the 2014 "ICD-10 is Here" series. Michael Warshaw, DPM, presented the "Nervous System Diseases/Disorders (G00-G99)" webinar. Dr. Warshaw also addressed the new CMS 1500 Health Insurance Claim Form. (00:58:29)
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During the second reimbursement webinar, James R. Christina, DPM, APMA director of Scientific Affairs, reviewed the "Menu Set Objectives and Clinical Quality Measure Reporting" requirements for Stage 2 of meaningful use. (00:48:41)
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On Thursday, May 8, the APMA Coding Committee provided the ninth webinar in the 2014 "ICD-10 is Here" series. Richard Horsman, DPM, presented "Webinar 7: Diseases of the Circulatory System (I00-I99)." (01:03:54)
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During the first of the two planned reimbursement webinars, James R. Christina, DPM, APMA director of Scientific Affairs, reviewed the core objective requirements for Stage 2 of meaningful use. (01:00:20)
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On Thursday, April 17, the APMA Coding Committee provided the eighth webinar in the 2014 "ICD-10 is Here" series. Andy Bhatia, DPM, presented "Webinar 6: Injuries (S00-T88)." (00:57:08)
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APMA's Reimbursement webinar series continued with Donna J. Senft, Esq., a principal with Ober | Kaler Health Law Group. Senft discussed common provider enrollment issues including applying for initial Medicare billing privileges, revalidations, and deactivations, among other issues. (01:05:32)
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On Thursday, April 3, the APMA Coding Committee presented the seventh webinar (webinar 5b) in the 2014 "ICD-10 is Here" series. David Freedman, DPM, discussed "Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue (M51-M99) (Part 2)." (01:01:14)
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On Thursday, March 20, the APMA Coding Committee presented the sixth webinar (webinar 5a) in APMA's 2014 "ICD-10 is Here" series. David Freedman, DPM, discussed "Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue M51-M99 (Part 1)." (00:53:52)
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On Thursday, March 6, the APMA Coding Committee presented the fifth webinar (webinar 4b) in APMA's 2014 "ICD-10 is Here" series. Lawrence Santi, DPM, discussed "Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue M00-M50 (Part 2)." (01:01:50)
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APMA’s Reimbursement Webinar Series Part III: Understanding Medicare Advantage Plans was held on March 4, 2014. The presentation was led by Kelli Back, Esq., Law Office of Mark Joffe, and Kristen Valdes, XL Health, A United Healthcare Company. (01:04:18)
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On Thursday, February 20, the APMA Coding Committee presented the fourth webinar (webinar 4a) in APMA's 2014 "ICD-10 is Here" series. Lawrence Santi, DPM, discussed "Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue M00-M50." (00:59:55)
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On Thursday, February 6, the APMA Coding Committee presented the third webinar in APMA's 2014 "ICD-10 is Here" series. Paul Kinberg, DPM, and Michael King, DPM, discussed "Skin and Subcutaneous Disorders—L00-L51; L-51-L99 Guidelines and Examples." (01:01:25)
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The APMA Coding Committee presented the last offering in APMA's Reimbursement webinar series. During this event, James R. Christina, DPM, APMA director of Scientific Affairs, covered the many changes that have been made to Medicare incentive programs for 2014. (00:59:41)
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On Thursday, January 23, the APMA Coding Committee presented the second webinar in APMA's 2014 "ICD-10 is Here" series. The APMA Coding Committee Panel discussed "Documentation Requirements—Fact or Fiction?" (0:56:05)
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On Thursday, January 16, APMA Health Policy Consultant Henry Desmarais, MD, MPH, provided an update on Medicare payment issues for physicians and what to expect in 2014. (00:59:47)
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On Thursday, January 9, the APMA Coding Committee presented the first webinar in APMA's 2014 "ICD-10 is Here" series. The APMA Coding Committee Panel discussed some basics, including the preparation timeline and where you should be, some rules of ICD-10, basic ICD-10 coding, and more. (01:05:08)
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On Tuesday, November 19, APMA presented a webinar on the necessary steps to take to ensure your EHR, practice management, billing, and coding vendors give you the support you need in 2014. (00:28:28)
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Two attorneys in Ober | Kaler’s Government Investigations and White Collar Defense Group presented this webinar. It was designed for health-care professionals who face the challenge of conducting an internal investigation when there is a complaint or suspicion that an employee or contractor has engaged in misconduct. (01:32:27)
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This hour-long webinar provided attendees with an update on stakeholder preparation for ICD-10 implementation, which will take place October 1, 2014. (00:44:01)
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This webinar updated podiatrists on the HIPAA Privacy and Security Rules. (01:00:41)
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This webinar updated podiatrists on ACO-related information including the current ACO landscape. (01:00:13)
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Owen Dahl, MBA, Medical Practice Management Consultant, presented an hour-long webinar on the basics of Relative Value Units. (01:00:04)
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