Dermatology
Revenue benchmarks for Dermatology practices. E&M coding optimization, procedure documentation, and emerging care management.
$53K
Avg Missed/Year
14K
US Providers
550
Avg Patients
1.8
Avg Chronic Dx
Specialty Overview
Dermatology has the highest patient volume (550 avg Medicare patients) but the lowest per-patient revenue and care management adoption rates. The primary opportunity is E&M coding optimization — dermatology visits for complex conditions like skin cancer management and chronic dermatitis support higher coding levels than commonly billed.
Key Insight: Dermatology sees the highest patient volume but has the widest E&M coding gap. With 550 Medicare patients, shifting 99213→99214 for just 10% of visits adds $23,000+ annually.
E&M Coding Distribution
National benchmark for Dermatology E&M code distribution. Compare your practice against these targets to identify coding optimization opportunities.
99213
40%
$92/visit
99214
42%
$130/visit
99215
18%
$176/visit
Revenue Gap Breakdown
E&M Coding Gap
40% 99213 usage — the highest of any specialty. Skin cancer management, biopsy follow-ups, and complex medication management support 99214+.
CCM (99490)
3% adoption. Patients with psoriasis plus another chronic condition qualify.
AWV (G0438/G0439)
6% AWV rate is the lowest of any specialty. Skin cancer screening can be incorporated into AWV workflow.
RPM (99453-99458)
Wound care monitoring is an emerging RPM application for dermatology. 2% adoption.
BHI (99484)
12% depression prevalence. Chronic skin conditions significantly impact quality of life.
Care Management Adoption Rates
CCM
3%
Target: 15%
RPM
2%
Target: 10%
BHI
2%
Target: 10%
AWV
6%
Target: 70%
Common Chronic Conditions
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