Advancing Neuromuscular, Musculoskeletal, & Electrodiagnostic Medicine



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Save the date for the AANEM 60th Annual Meeting. Familiarize yourself with the neuromuscular and electrodiagnostic specialties.
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2012 Self Assessment Examinations

News

Bills Introduced in Congress to Delay ICD-10 Implementation
5/23/2013  Over the last three weeks, bills have been introduced in both the House and Senate to block implementation of the ICD-10 diagnostic and procedure code set.
Scientific News: Schwann Cells and Mitochondrial Deficits
5/22/2013  Mitochondrial dysfunction in mice may lead to peripheral neuropathies such as diabetes and contribute to adult-onset neurodegenerative disorders including ALS and Parkinson's Disease.
MOCP Exam Notice
5/22/2013  The next ABEM Maintenance of Certification Program (MOCP) exam is scheduled for October 19, 2013.
Seeking Moderators for New Online Forum
5/21/2013  In response to member interest, the AANEM plans to launch an online forum for members to discuss clinical and practice management topics.
The Value of Accreditation
5/21/2013  With several clinics in southwest Michigan offering electrodiagnostic (EDX) services, Michelle L. Crooks of Healthcare Midwest searched for a way to stand apart


2013 Coding Changes

EDX Coding Changes Significantly Reduce EDX RVUs
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has implemented new relative value units for electrodiagnostic (EDX) codes. While most EMG codes increased, nerve conduction study codes are significantly reduced, primarily due to changes in practice expense. The impact to EDX practices averages about 50 percent for standard procedures. Learn more

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2013 Coding Changes Toolkit
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