Mastering E/M Coding
E/M lays the groundwork for the reimbursement process. It is also a well-known audit trigger. Documentation deficiencies and improper level of service selection can be a tremendous liability. Receive a step-by-step explanation of E/M coding and documentation guidelines. Gain confidence working with provider documentation and E/M codes to ensure they meet the guidelines for accurate reimbursement.
This session provides the knowledge and tools needed to internally monitor E/M billing compliance. Learn to relate accurate code selection to proper reimbursement. Improve identification of accurate, adequate, and clinically useful information. Understand how to select the proper E/M code for the location and type of service provided to the patient. Know how documentation is used to record the complexity of medical decision-making and how to select the proper code based on medical decision-making or total time. Understand when to report services separately and when and how to use prolonged service codes.
PMI CEUs: PMI Certified Professionals will earn 3 PMI Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for attendance at this program. If you are seeking CEU credits for other certifications, contact your organization for preapproval and credit guidelines. A certificate of attendance will be provided for attendance at this program.