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Nov 11, 2024 | 
reviewob.com | Christopher Wolfe |Dipl. ABO
KPIs for managing chronic ocular diseases in optometryBy Christopher Wolfe, OD, FAAO, Dipl. ABONov. 13, 2024In optometric practice, we’re no strangers to tracking traditional KPIs like revenue per refraction, capture rate and annual contact lens supply sales. These are all critical numbers, but they only tell one side of the story.
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Nov 9, 2024 | 
optometrytimes.com | Ahmad Fahmy |Dipl. ABO |Jordana Joy |Emily Kaiser Maharjan
Alongside Walt Whitley, OD, MBA, FAAO, Ahmad Fahmy, OD, FAAO, gave a presentation entitled, "Management of Neurotrophic Keratitis and Corneal Neuropathic Pain," at this year's AAOpt meeting. Editor's note: The below transcript has been lightly edited for clarity. Ahmad Fahmy, OD, FAAO:Hello. My name is Ahmad Fahmy. I'm a Doctor of Optometry at Minnesota Eye Consultants. I'm the founder of the Twin Cities Ocular Surface Disease Symposium and the cofounder of Eyes on Dry Eye.
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Oct 7, 2024 | 
reviewob.com | Christopher Wolfe |Dipl. ABO
Navigating NCCI edits in optometryBy Christopher Wolfe, OD, FAAO, Dipl. ABOOct. 9, 2024Navigating billing can feel like a challenge, but understanding the National Correct Coding Initiative (NCCI) edits is key to keeping your practice compliant and financially healthy. These edits help ensure that claims submitted for reimbursement are correct and justified.
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Aug 26, 2024 | 
reviewob.com | Christopher Wolfe |Dipl. ABO
Medicare guidelines for repeat fundus photographyBy Christopher Wolfe, OD, FAAO, Dipl. ABOAugust 28, 2024In the world of medical billing, particularly within ocular disease management, it’s not uncommon to encounter scenarios that challenge our established practices. One such area that often raises questions is the appropriate billing for repeat fundus photography when monitoring stable conditions like choroidal nevi, glaucoma or macular degeneration.
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Jul 29, 2024 | 
reviewob.com | Christopher Wolfe |Dipl. ABO
Proper billing for foreign body removal: Understanding the -25 modifierBy Christopher Wolfe, OD, FAAO, Dipl. ABOJuly 31, 2024Foreign body removal is a common procedure that requires precise coding for accurate billing and reimbursement. Navigating the intricacies of medical billing can be daunting, and the use of appropriate modifiers is essential to ensure compliance and proper compensation.
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Jun 26, 2024 | 
womeninoptometry.com | Selina McGee |Dipl. ABO |Kyla Bazzy
By Selina McGee, OD, FAAO, Dipl. ABOThis story was originally published in Review of Presbyopia and the Aging EyeThe attention paid to eyelash appearance these days has eclipsed anything I’ve seen historically in our aesthetic space. Voluminous lashes — often only achievable with eyelash extensions– are portrayed everywhere: in the media, movies and even on the Disney princesses. The “doe-eyed” eyelash fluttery look has been around for many decades and isn’t going away.
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Jun 10, 2024 | 
reviewob.com | Christopher Wolfe |Dipl. ABO |Margery Weinstein
Avoiding common coding & billing mistakes when seeing Medicare patients. By Christopher Wolfe, OD, FAAO, Dipl. ABOJune 12, 2024Properly coding and billing for Medicare Part B patients may be more nuanced than you realize. For that reason, I want to provide an update about 2023 CMS Comprehensive Error Rate Testing. For optometrists managing patients with “office visits” under Medicare Part B, understanding and addressing common billing errors is crucial to avoiding improper payments.
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Mar 27, 2024 | 
womeninoptometry.com | Selina McGee |Dipl. ABO |Kyla Bazzy
Rosacea is a common skin condition that can affect the patients we encounter every day during a comprehensive eye exam. As more optometrists recognize and treat this chronic condition, it’s important to consider identification, subtypes, and ongoing management. More than half of patients identified with rosacea will have symptoms that relate to their ocular health.
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Nov 17, 2023 | 
optometrytimes.com | Ahmad Fahmy |Dipl. ABO |Emily Kaiser Maharjan |Kassi Filkins
Ahmad M. Fahmy, OD, FAAO, Dipl. ABO, sat down with Optometry Times®' assistant managing editor Emily Kaiser Maharjan to share favorable data on corneal staining, which he presented during the 2023 American Academy of Optometry meeting in New Orleans. Editor's note: This transcript has been edited for clarity. Emily Kaiser Maharjan:Hi everyone.
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Nov 6, 2023 | 
reviewob.com | Anupam Laul |Dipl. ABO
Keeping ocular disease patients without advanced instrumentation. By Anupam Laul, OD, FAAO, Dipl. ABONov. 8, 2023The diagnosis and management of complex ocular diseases, such as glaucoma, usually involves advanced imaging technology that requires a significant investment by practice owners.
