Re: Unique Perspectiveby Anonymous (no login)To respond to your opinions 1. Last time I checked I was just as expensive as a orthopod or dermatologist. E/M coding and procedure coding is the same across the board regardless of speciality. It's illegal to pay one speciality more than another. I'm not saying it does not exist and when it is encountered we fight it and win. I have not encountered a insurance plan that a patient presents that will not cover my visits, corns and calluses and sometimes"flat feet" are excluded. I like non-covered services that means cash in my pocket. Patients don't mind because of the pain relief 2. That doesn't suprise me did you think podiatrists we "kids doctors" 3. Your comparision doesn't make sense. You can say that there was an option of podiatrist fixing her leg versus the orhtopod doing it, but to compare the post-op care doesn't make sense. A podiatrist would not provide that type of care a physical therapist does. So it's a good thing she was sent to a physical therapist! 4. Actually for one unsecessful podiatrist there are scores of successful pods. Go visit the podiatrist where you live and you will see what I mean There is a huge difference between MD and DO and OD do your homework and good luck to you. from IP address 24.92.209.33 Goto Forum Home |
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