E/M Chart Auditing for Physician Services

You can pay a consultant to do it, wait for an audit letter, or take a proactive stance and implement ongoing self-audit procedures.

5 Reasons to Attend

Ensure that chart documentation supports the claim submitted.

Learn how to audit office notes using the new 2021 guidelines for office/outpatient services.

Improve aptitude for cross-checking and code selection.

Discover missed revenue opportunities when auditing charts based on fact.

Receive professional tips and self-check forms to help you audit like a pro.

In an era of increased audit probability, it is wise to take a proactive stance.

Improve your knowledge of level-of-service audits. New scrutiny from the OIG, government-contracted and third-party auditors make practice self-checks more important than ever. Improving audit proficiency reduces practice risk and promotes accurate claim submission.

Class Highlights:

Learn a step-by-step process to implement your own internal audit program.

Adopt a systematic approach to cross-checking records so you always know where you stand.

Improve communication with providers and staff about chart documentation.

Determine whether appropriate levels of service are billed.

Verify appropriate levels of history, exam, and medical decision-making.

Identify how to properly evaluate the nature of the presenting problem.

Check billing for prolonged services plus other E/M services.

Uncover revenue holes and improve the practice’s bottom line.

Expert guidance on key components and potential problem areas.

Receive professional tips and forms to help you audit like a pro.

Who Should Attend

This course is relevant for providers, clinical, and practice staff involved in diagnostic and procedural coding. Consultants and office managers are also encouraged to attend.

Prerequisites

This is a basic-level course. Content assumes basic knowledge of medical charts and coding of claims.

What to Bring:

Participants must bring current year CPT® and ICD-10-CM manuals to this class.

Continuing Education Units (CEUs)

PMI CEU APPROVED Earn 3 PMI CEUs for attendance at this program. Practice Management Institute grants CEUs for its certified professionals based on total number of instructional hours (1 CEU per hour of classroom instruction). CEUs may be applied to annual recertification requirements, as directed in the certification renewal requirements for your credential(s).

If you are seeking CEU credits for other certifications or organizations, please contact your organization for pre-approval and credit guidelines. A certificate of attendance will be provided.

Practice Management Institute® (PMI) teaches physicians and their staff how to properly navigate complex healthcare issues and secure every dollar rightfully due. PMI programs focus on solutions for coding, reimbursement, compliance, and practice productivity. These training programs have been hosted in leading hospitals, medical societies, and colleges across the U.S. for more than 30 years.

E/M Chart Auditing for Physician Services

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