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Auditing E/M Coding & Documentation


Schedule


Presenter(s):

Jan Hailey

Location:

Webinar US

Date:

10/3/2024

Time:

12:00pm - 1:00pm
CENTRAL TIME

Price:

$119.00

CEUs: 1

 

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About this program


The American Medical Association revised Evaluation and Management (E/M) coding and documentation guidelines in 2021 and 2023 to reduce administrative burden and simplify the process, but payers continue to report E/M claims billed incorrectly and inappropriately. Learn how to review your providers' documentation to ensure correct assignment of E/M codes and implement your own internal E/M audit program.

Gain knowledge of level-of-service audits. Ensure that chart documentation supports the claim submitted. Improve your aptitude for cross-checking and code selection. Review the general principles of medical record documentation understand key elements impacting E/M billing, coding, and documentation rules.

In an era of increased audit probability, it is wise to take a proactive stance. Ongoing scrutiny from the OIG, government-contracted and third-party auditors make practice self-checks more important than ever. Improving E/M audit proficiency reduces practice risk and promotes accurate claim submission.

Highlights

  • Learn how to properly evaluate the elements of MDM
  • Understand the impact of ICD-10 coding on E/M reimbursement
  • Review proper modifier usage for E/M services
  • Receive tips to help you audit effectively and avoid carrier audit triggers
  • Pinpoint areas where revenue may be slipping through the cracks to help improve the practice's bottom line