FDMC™ – Fellowship in Dermatology Medical Coding

Master High-Risk, High-Volume Specialty Coding

Dermatology is one of the most audited medical specialties in the U.S.
From E/M leveling errors to biopsy vs excision confusion, global period violations, and modifier misuse, dermatology coding mistakes trigger payer takebacks, audits, and compliance failures faster than almost any other specialty.

To address this growing risk, PMBAUSA LLC proudly presents the FDMC™ – Fellowship in Dermatology Medical Coding, an advanced, specialty-focused fellowship designed for certified and experienced medical coders who want to dominate dermatology coding with confidence and accuracy.

This is not basic CPT training.
This is real-world dermatology coding mastery.

Why FDMC™ – Fellowship in Dermatology Coding?

Dermatology Coding Is Not Simple

High patient volume + minor procedures + strict rules = high compliance risk.
One wrong modifier or bundling error can trigger recoupments across hundreds of claims.

FDMC® trains you to code accurately, defensibly, and compliantly.

Built for Certified & Practicing Coders

This fellowship is ideal for:

• CPC®, CCS®, CRC®, FIMC© or equivalent coders
• E/M coders transitioning into dermatology
• Auditors and consultants handling specialty reviews
• Coders supporting dermatology clinics, surgery centers, or hospital outpatient departments
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What You Will Master

Core Dermatology Coding Expertise

• E/M leveling in dermatology visits
• Biopsy vs excision vs destruction rules
• Benign vs malignant lesion coding
• Size-based excision coding
• Margins, pathology linkage, and sequencing
• Mohs surgery coding & reporting
• Repair coding (simple vs intermediate vs complex)
• Global surgical periods
• Modifier 25, 59, 51, 58, 78, 79 – applied correctly
• NCCI edits and bundling prevention
• Documentation defensibility for audits
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Hands-On, Case-Based Learning

FDMC™ uses realistic dermatology scenarios, including:

• High-volume clinic encounters
• Office procedures
• Pathology-driven coding decisions
• Audit-triggering mistakes and how to avoid them

You don’t memorize codes—you learn how dermatology is actually coded in practice.

Why Dermatology Coders Are in Demand

• Frequent payer audits
• High revenue leakage due to coding errors
• Rapid clinic growth with limited trained coders
• Complex global and modifier rules
• Heavy reliance on documentation precision
• High risk of upcoding and unbundling allegations

Dermatology providers are actively seeking specialty-trained coders who can protect revenue and ensure compliance.

Flexible, Online, Career-Focused

• 100% online & self-paced
• Learn anytime, anywhere
• Specialty-focused assessments
• Peer discussion & expert support
• Designed by professionals with decades of real-world coding and audit experience
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Career Reality Check

General coding knowledge is not enough for dermatology.

If you cannot:

• Defend E/M levels
• Apply modifiers correctly
• Differentiate destruction vs excision
• Handle Mohs and repair coding

You are already a compliance risk.

FDMC® ensures you are the solution—not the liability.

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PMBAUSA Disclaimer

The FDMC® – Fellowship in Dermatology Medical Coding is a professional fellowship intended for advanced skill development and specialty competency enhancement. It does not replace employer-specific training, payer policies, or federal regulations and does not guarantee employment or certification outcomes. Coders must always follow current CMS, AMA CPT®, NCCI, payer-specific guidelines, and organizational compliance standards.