Editor’s Note
In the 10.22.26 edition of PM Pulse, we published a link to a news item that featured an orthopedic surgeon discussing recent foot and ankle surgery trends. We did not intend this to be an endorsement of orthopedic surgeons, nor were we trying to diminish DPMs in any way. The posting was merely meant to illustrate how people in the FAS realm are currently viewing and talking about the procedure.
However, we do understand why the Podiatry Management audience might see this as a slight to DPMs and the podiatry profession, and going forward we will exercise greater discretion around the medical stories we choose to feature.
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Re: Looking for Answers: L3000 Denials
This was an issue with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas (commercial). And we are using new correct ICD10 codes for plantar Fasciitis. Would the XS do anything to bypass the confusion of the denial codes?
—George Bakatsas, DPM
I respectfully must disagree with Dr. Warshaw. The XS or 59 modifiers have no place in billing foot orthotics.
—Paul Kesselman DPM
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Getting Reimbursed for Modifier 22
Question: I want to get paid more for certain procedures and I would like advice how to most effectively get reimbursed for Modifier 22?
Response from Codinghelpline.com:
The best recommendation is to bill your surgery for all the CPT codes you performed. Once paid file an appeal. The appeal letter should look something like this and could service as a template for this and future Modifier 22 cases.
—David J Freedman, DPM, CPC, CSFAC, CPMA
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Keeping Your Cybersecurity in Check
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month. With more elements than ever to consider, here are some basic things you should do now, at your office and on your personal devices.
—Melissa Thornton, CISSP, C|CISO
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From the Magazine—October ‘26 Preview
The Rules of Practice Growth Have Changed
For decades, practice growth followed a familiar formula: Deliver excellent clinical care, build strong relationships with referring physicians, establish a trusted reputation in the community, and new patients would come.
For many podiatrists, that formula worked remarkably well. Today, something feels different…
This is not a cause for alarm. It is a call to adapt.
Before a patient takes off a shoe, a medical assistant has usually noticed something already. They see the limp that wasn't there at the last visit, the sock that has stuck to a dressing, and the follow-up that never made it onto the schedule.
This is Medical Assistants Recognition Week, set aside for the profession every October by @aamaofficial.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics counts about 833,900 medical assistants in the US and expects the field to grow 13% by 2035, much faster than most occupations. In a podiatry practice, the same person might take a history, record vital signs, prepare a patient for a debridement, explain an insurance form and restock the supply closet. Most of that work goes unnoticed when it goes right, which is exactly why this week is worth marking.
Give your medical assistants a big thank you by tagging them in the comments.
Webinar—Painful Diabetic Neuropathy: Beyond Opioids
During this free presentation on Thursday, November 19 at noon ET, Sallee Randolph, DPM, DAPM, FACPM, will provide clinicians with a practical approach to recognizing and evaluating painful diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN). Participants will learn to distinguish diabetic neuropathy from other potential causes of pain, avoid inappropriate escalation to opioid therapy, and identify patients who require specialty referral for further evaluation and management.
Source: PRESENT Podiatry
Video: Understanding Neuromas and CRPS
In this lecture, Gabriela Yurkanin DPM, FACFAS, delves into the distinct and overlapping pathophysiological mechanisms of painful neuromas and CRPS, with a focus on peripheral and central sensitization processes. Dr. Yurkanin will review current diagnostic strategies, including clinical criteria, imaging modalities, and adjunctive testing, to accurately identify these challenging pain conditions and distinguish them from other sources of chronic pain. CME (Credits: 0.5)
Source: PRESENT Podiatry
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PM Pulse Classified Ads
30-Year Podiatry Practice—Kansas City, Missouri
Priced below appraisal. Established hospital-campus practice with strong referrals and 25,000 patient records. Fully equipped with digital X-ray and EMR. Staff staying on. Open four days, with demand for five. Retiring physician will assist with transition. A rare turnkey opportunity. Confidential inquiries: [email protected]
Traveling Podiatrist Needed—New York
Seeking a podiatrist for full-time or part-time work traveling to locations throughout New York, primarily assisted living facilities. Provide foot and ankle care. Starting pay: $100–$120 per hour, plus performance-based bonuses. Travel and gas expenses compensated. To apply, please call (516) 482-7775, option 5, ask for Avi for more information.
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