E/M Coding & Reimbursement Alert
E/M Coding:
Understand the Importance of History Documentation for E/M Coding
Remember the eight components of HPI when you're looking at documentation. Since the eval... Read more
Understand the Importance of History Documentation for E/M Coding
Remember the eight components of HPI when you're looking at documentation. Since the eval... Read more
E/M Coding:
Keep These Tips in Mind When Leveling Time
Question: Which aspects of a provider's services count for time when leveling evaluation a... Read more
Keep These Tips in Mind When Leveling Time
Question: Which aspects of a provider's services count for time when leveling evaluation a... Read more
E/M Coding:
Focus on Date for Problems Addressed, Unaddressed
Question: When I'm looking at a patient's medical record, how do I know whether the provid... Read more
Focus on Date for Problems Addressed, Unaddressed
Question: When I'm looking at a patient's medical record, how do I know whether the provid... Read more
E/M Coding:
Code Level 4 E/M for Strep? Not so Fast
Consider CPT® definitions of systemic symptoms for precise coding. When the AMA revised ... Read more
Code Level 4 E/M for Strep? Not so Fast
Consider CPT® definitions of systemic symptoms for precise coding. When the AMA revised ... Read more
E/M Coding:
Don’t Let Technical Difficulties Ruin Your Claim
Question: If a telehealth visit was converted to an audio-only visit due to technical diff... Read more
Don’t Let Technical Difficulties Ruin Your Claim
Question: If a telehealth visit was converted to an audio-only visit due to technical diff... Read more
E/M Coding:
Does a New Setting Determine Patient Status?
Question: I have a situation where our nurse practitioner (NP) performed a new visit for i... Read more
Does a New Setting Determine Patient Status?
Question: I have a situation where our nurse practitioner (NP) performed a new visit for i... Read more
E/M Coding:
Distinguish Between Mentions and Discussions
Question: A provider wrote that they made a diagnosis and then discussed with the patient ... Read more
Distinguish Between Mentions and Discussions
Question: A provider wrote that they made a diagnosis and then discussed with the patient ... Read more
E/M Coding:
Patient’s Decision Doesn’t Change the Work Involved
Question: A provider advised a patient to begin a medication and instructed them on the co... Read more
Patient’s Decision Doesn’t Change the Work Involved
Question: A provider advised a patient to begin a medication and instructed them on the co... Read more
E/M Coding:
Update Your Code Books With CPT® Errata and Technical Corrections
Keeping resources current will help prevent inaccurate coding of medical services. The AM... Read more
Update Your Code Books With CPT® Errata and Technical Corrections
Keeping resources current will help prevent inaccurate coding of medical services. The AM... Read more
E/M Coding:
Don’t Count on Reimbursement for Nonphysician EMR Adjustments
Question: If a clinical staff member or scribe makes entries into a patient's medical reco... Read more
Don’t Count on Reimbursement for Nonphysician EMR Adjustments
Question: If a clinical staff member or scribe makes entries into a patient's medical reco... Read more
E/M Coding:
Use These Strategies to Educate Providers, Part 1
Feel confident that you have knowledge to offer. Coders may have nightmares about the awk... Read more
Use These Strategies to Educate Providers, Part 1
Feel confident that you have knowledge to offer. Coders may have nightmares about the awk... Read more