EM Coding Alert

ED Encounters:

Beware Miscoding Complexity in the ED

Hint: Don’t lean on H&P documentation for leveling. Patients that report to the emergency department (ED) for treatment are nearly certain to receive an ED E/M service. When this occurs, there are several areas of concern that could trip up your coding. Find out what coders and clinicians need to know to nail down ED E/M claims, from expert Lori [...]
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