2023 Allergy Medicare E&M Coding Distribution
The trend is clear: allergists’ coding patterns have continued to shift in favor of higher E&M codes over the past three years.
Up-to-date food allergy diagnosis and management information
The College recently updated its Food Allergy Diagnosis and Management slides and speaker guide, based on the recently published Yardstick.
2025 ICD-10 updates
These guidelines have been developed to identify the diagnoses that are being reported at the highest level of specificity documented.
October is Eczema Awareness Month
October is Eczema Awareness Month! Use the College’s materials for allergists, including information you can share with patients.
New College campaign raises awareness of type 2 inflammation
This project raises awareness among PCPs about type 2 inflammation and the allergic conditions related to this type of immune response.
Coding for penicillin allergy testing – everything you need to know in 2024
ICD-10 and CPT coding for penicillin allergy testing can be confusing. Here’s what you need to know to get reimbursed
Spotlight on Annals: AD and food allergy
This month’s Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology is full of articles that will help you provide the best possible care for your patients.
Improve patient quality of care and get paid for it
CMS encourages physicians to incorporate SDOH risk assessment into your practices – and now they are paying you to do it.
Think ahead to fall
Download our fall resources to increase your visibility with your patients and within your community. These timely articles are easy to use.
Creative ways to use texting with patients
In a 2023 Tebra patient survey, 67% of patients said they want to receive text messages for appointment-related reminders
New member benefit – My Green Doctor
Using the My Green Doctor program, your practice can save thousands of dollars in the first year! Everyone in your practice can register.
Asthma articles dominate in the July-August issue of AllergyWatch
Of the 24 articles reviewed in this AllergyWatch issue, 12 focus on asthma.
Extending the reach of the College through partnerships
By working with these organizations, we can expand our outreach to the public and within the health care community.
HHS finalizes information blocking enforcement rule impacting practitioners
Under the final rule, certain allergists who have committed information blocking may be penalized through CMS’s MIPs program.
Keeping tabs on the pulse of our specialty
The College’s Advocacy Council regularly keeps tab on the pulse of our specialty at governmental and professional levels.
2023 allergist compensation gains outstrip inflation
Allergist median academic compensation and non-academic compensation both saw increases in 2023 – and both benchmarks rose more than the reported 3.4% rate of …
Radio piece featuring ACAAI president reaches close to 10 million listeners
Radio remains a great tool for reaching patients with allergy messages – in their homes, cars, or on mobile devices.
Participation in clinical trials is vital to medical advancements
ACAAI has resources to help you and your patients connect with trials. Currently, the VITESSE Study is recruiting participants.
SMART/Asthma Prior Auth Appeal Letter Generator
Our appeal letter contains references to medical literature to support the use of SMART therapy for asthma.
Technology hacks to boost your revenue and reduce expenses
Amid declining reimbursement and tight staffing, practices are turning to technology to provide an added boost.
