Are You a ‘Disruptive Physician’?

Prakash Jayakumar, MD, PhD; Karl Koenig, MD, MS, FAAOS; David Ring, MD, PhD, FAAOS

In its code of medical ethics, the American Medical Association defines the behavior of disruptive physicians as “personal conduct, whether verbal or physical, that negatively affects or that potentially may affect patient care.” We’ve all been there—colleagues “losing it” and yelling at staff in the OR or saying something that clearly steps over the line in the heat of the moment.

How One Case Hooked Me on Twitter

John Shields, MD, FAAOS

Having seen several cases posted on Twitter in the past, I decided to request help in identifying the implant. With permission from the patient, I turned to Twitter for assistance.

CPT Coding Changes: What You Need to Know for 2021

Michelle Abraham, MHA, CCS-P

The American Medical Association publishes the revised Current Procedural Terminology code set annually. This article addresses the CPT coding changes effective Jan. 1, 2021, by each section of the CPT code set.

How to Avoid, Appeal Claims Denials

Kerri Fitzgerald

Accurate coding is essential to obtaining appropriate reimbursement for services rendered.

Homegrown Marketing for Your Orthopaedic Practice

Alyssa Gibson

Several months ago, a friendly debate was sparked on the American Alliance of Orthopaedic Executives’ (AAOE) members-only online community, Collaborate, when a member posed the question of whether to conduct marketing in-house or outsource it. To continue the conversation, AAOE hosted a webinar that featured members from two practices sharing their experiences.

Clinical Photography Is a ‘Snap’ to Implement

Michael Booth, MD; Shafic Sraj, MD

Currently, there are no orthopaedic-specific standards for clinical photography, and less than 50 percent of orthopaedic publications adhere to plastic surgery criteria. This article focuses on app-based clinical photo capture for providers even with no professional photographic experience.