| . Important Coding Changes in EMGs and NCS
New coding changes to EMGs and NCS performed on the same day were made effective by CMS starting January 1, 2012. Read the story on page 13 of the December/January issue of The Physiatrist to learn about the new codes that are being used and that you should be aware of for appropriate billing and reimbursement purposes.
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Nominate Member Council Leaders by February 29
Nominating is important. You can help your Academy discover the next leaders of the Medical Rehabilitation, Musculoskeletal Medicine, and Pain Medicine/Neuromuscular Medicine Member Councils. AAPM&R is currently seeking nominations for several positions within each of these Councils.
Nominating is easy: See below for the nomination ballots. All nomination ballots must be completed and submitted by February 29 and are only accepted electronically. If you nominate a colleague, then that person is also strongly encouraged to submit a self-nomination ballot to confirm interest.
If you need help deciding who would be effective in leadership positions, view a PDF of position descriptions. You may also wish to read the FAQs About AAPM&R Member Council Leadership Nomination Process.
If you have leadership skills/experience, or if you know a colleague who does, it's easy to tell your Academy. Elections by acclamation for open positions will be held at the Council Business meeting during the 2012 Annual Assembly in Atlanta, GA. Nominate yourself and/or your colleagues today! Questions? E-mail info@aapmr.org or call (847) 737-6000.
Medical Rehabilitation Council
Click here to complete a self-nomination ballot.
Click here to complete a colleague nomination ballot.
Musculoskeletal Medicine Council
Click here to complete a self-nomination ballot.
Click here to complete a colleague nomination ballot.
Pain/Neuromuscular Medicine Council
Click here to complete a self-nomination ballot.
Click here to complete a colleague nomination ballot.
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Register NOW for the Next FREE Academy Pain Webinar
Don’t miss out! Find out what the experts are saying about pain management by attending the next live webinar. Over 100 physicians attended the last discussion, Intra-discal Interventions.
Urine Tox Screens
Steven P. Stanos, DO (moderator), and
Michael J. Brennan, MD (expert)
February 22 at 7 p.m. (CT)
Click here to register for this eJournal Club.
The Pain eJournal Club allows clinicians to listen in on live, 30-minute webinars for FREE featuring well-known experts in the field of pain management who will be reviewing and discussing published articles or guidelines in this area and their relevance to clinical behavior.
Please note that CME credit is not available for attending the live webinar. Visit the Pain Education site on acadeME® for more information.
AAPM&R thanks Purdue Pharma for providing funding for the Pain eJournal Club and the "How Do I Do It" Pain Pearls.
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