Coding for Biopsies

Coding experts Barbara Aung, DPM; Jonathan Huey, DPM; and Lawrence Santi, DPM, examine the proper techniques and procedures for performing a variety of different types of biopsies, including punch biopsies, shave biopsies, biopsies by aspiration, and bone biopsies. The webinar also takes a deep dive into the correct diagnosis codes for these biopsies.

This program is FREE, offered exclusively to APMA members, and provides 1.0 CECH.

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The Role of a Podiatrist in Geriatric Falls Prevention

September 22 is Falls Prevention Awareness Day, and during this lecture Alton Johnson Jr., DPM, discusses why this topic is important and steps podiatrists can take to ensure the health and safety of their geriatric patients.

This program is FREE, offered exclusively to APMA members, and provides 1.0 CECH.

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Understanding the Socioeconomic Impact of Care on Patients

During this one-hour presentation, Alton Johnson, DPM, describes the various factors and variables that impact the care of patients during the current economic conditions and identifies solutions that can enhance patient experiences and care regardless of outside socioeconomic influences. This course also includes a mental health component.

This program is FREE, offered exclusively to APMA members, and provides 1.0 CECH.

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Screening for Diabetes and Pre-diabetes: When, Who, and How, and Then What?

In recognition of Diabetes Awareness Month, Virginia Valentine, APRN, BC-ADM, CDCES, FADCES, provides information about the recently updated United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) guidelines related to diabetes screening.

This program is FREE, offered exclusively to APMA members, and provides 1.0 CECH.

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Preventing Racial and Ethnic Disparities: How Non-Medical Factors Impact Your Patient Care

Brian Smedley, PhD, raises awareness of social determinants of health and how they relate to diabetes and diabetic complications.

This program is FREE, exclusively offered to APMA members, and provides 1.0 CECH.

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Postoperative Opioid Prescribing Practice in Foot and Ankle Surgery

The opioid crisis continues in the United States and you can play a role in countering the epidemic by understanding morphine milligram equivalents, variation in prescribing practices, and the M-O-R-P-H-I-N-E acronym for opioid stewardship.

This program is FREE, exclusively offered to APMA members, and provides 1.0 CECH.

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Gout: The Illusion of Simplicity

This course provides participants with a better understanding as to why gout, a seemingly easy-to-manage condition, is not so simple after all. Christopher Parker, DO, and Thomas Rennie, MD, share insights and recommendations to enhance knowledge and better serve patients.

This program is FREE, exclusively offered to APMA members, and provides 1.0 CECH.

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Essentials Bundle

APMA is offering its members an on-demand "Essentials Bundle," a collection of six, 1.0 CECH courses on a variety of non-clinical topics frequently required for state licensure. Check with your state licensing board to confirm approval of these courses toward your license renewal. Topics covered include elder abuse, human trafficking, ethics, opioids, infection control, and sexual harassment.

APMA members can purchase this bundle for the discounted price of $122.50. Non-members pay $247.50 for the bundle.

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Spring 2023 Virtual Coding Seminar

The Spring 2023 Virtual Coding Seminar, presented by APMA, was a half-day online seminar held on Saturday, April 22, providing attendees with a deep dive into foot- and ankle-specific coding issues. Certified professional coder Jeffrey D. Lehrman, DPM, instructed participants on a variety of topics to enhance processes and better serve patients.

The course provides 4.0 CECH. The cost is $99.50 for APMA members and $199.50 for non-members.

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Fall 2022 Virtual Coding Seminar

The Fall 2022 Fall Coding Seminar, originally recorded on December 3, 2022, as a part of the Clinical Education Seminar, provides 4.0 CECH. Jeffrey Lehrman, DPM, hosted the seminar, covering a wide range of topics ranging from documenting E/M visits, coding for skin substitute services, non-invasive arterial studies, and more. Please note, only those who did not attend the 2022 Fall Coding Seminar back in December are eligible. This recording is not eligible for certified professional coder education credits.

The cost is $99.50 for APMA members and $199.50 for non-members.

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Fall 2021 Virtual Coding Seminar

The Fall 2021 Virtual Coding Seminar, presented by APMA, was a half-day online seminar held on December 4, 2021, providing attendees with a deep dive into foot- and ankle-specific coding issues. Jeffrey D. Lehrman, DPM, CPC, and David Freedman, DPM, CPC, covered a variety of topics to enhance processes and better serve patients.

The seminar has been broken into two on-demand courses available for purchase. Each course provides 2.0 CECH. The cost is $49.50 for APMA members and $99.50 for non-members per course.

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Spring 2021 Virtual Coding Seminar

The Spring 2021 Virtual Coding Seminar, presented by APMA, was a half-day online seminar held on Saturday, April 12, providing attendees with a deep dive into foot- and ankle-specific coding issues. Jeffrey D. Lehrman, DPM, CPC, and Sarah Abshier, DPM, instructed participants on a variety of topics to enhance processes and better serve patients.

The seminar has been broken into two on-demand courses available for purchase. Each course provides 2.0 CECH. The cost is $49.50 for APMA members and $99.50 for non-members per course.

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Knowing Burnout

This live program was held on February 1, 2023. An on-demand version will be available soon. In this webinar, attendees learned how to build stress management habits that only take 30 seconds to practice. This solution helps reduce burnout and related attrition because of the minimal time commitment needed to build a mindfulness practice during your hectic routine.

This program is FREE, offered exclusively to APMA members, and provides 1.0 CECH.

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The 2022 Spring Virtual Coding Seminar

This live program was held on April 23, 2022. An on-demand version will be available soon. The Spring 2022 Virtual Coding Seminar, presented by APMA, provided attendees with a deep dive into foot- and ankle-specific coding issues. Jeffrey D. Lehrman, DPM, CPC, and Edward N. Prikaszczikow, DPM, instructed participants on a variety of topics to enhance processes and better serve patients.

Podiatrists, assistants, and certified professional coders can earn up to 4.0 credits for completing this course.

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Improving PAD Patient Outcomes with Podiatry and Interventional Radiology

This live program was held on March 24, 2022. An on-demand version will be available soon. During this one-hour presentation, attendees learned how the multidisciplinary approach, and working with our interventional radiology colleagues, can lead to improved patient outcomes.

This program is FREE, exclusively offered to APMA members, and provides 1.0 CECH.