Evaluation and Management (E/M) coding is notoriously difficult because coders have trouble selecting the correct code from among a range of seemingly appropriate choices.
Consequently, providers make more mistakes with E/M coding than coding for any other item or service. This new resource offers detailed and advanced guidance on selecting the appropriate E/M codes, with helpful resources designed for difficult E/M coding situations.
Key Features and Benefits
- Compliance guidance, checklist, and worksheets help avoid costly revenue take-backs.
- ICD-10-CM code assignment hinges on the quality and detail of E/M encounter data.Get appropriate ICD-10-CM coding assignments with improved E/Mcoding process. Minimize physician queries and prevent delays in claims processing pending information and stop outright claims denials.
- Includes clinical case studies. Train coders and clinicians using real-life scenarios.
- Telemedicine services. Understand how E/M services are reported.
- Chapter addressing HCPCS codes. HCPCS types of services now in one chapter.
- Covers every E/M service. Review of the E/M rules and protocols.
- Helpful advice designed for difficult E/M coding situations. Well-patient exams, H1N1 flu, and other common, but problematic coding scenarios are explained.
- Includes Knowledge Assessments. With answers and rationale, get instant feedback on knowledge retention
- Targeted areas. Review what auditors are targeting, such as critical care.
Documentation guidance. Review key factors for proper E/M code selection, plus advice to help clinicians make an objective review of subjective information
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2019 |
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Category
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Coders’ Desk Reference |
