2023 Evaluation and Management Coding Advisor

Sinopsis

Evaluation and management (E/M) coding is notoriously difficult because selecting the correct code from among a range of seemingly appropriate choices can be difficult.

Consequently, providers can make more mistakes with E/M coding than coding for any other item or service. This 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:

• Optum Edge - Get online access to Physician E/M Self-Audit Forms. Protect your revenue critical services and procedures.
• Complete 2023 update to changes in the E/M coding process.
• Compliance guidance, checklist, and worksheets. Assists in avoiding costly revenue take-backs.
• ICD-10-CM code assignment hinges on the quality and detail of E/M encounter data. Get the appropriate ICD-10-CM coding assignments with improved E/M coding 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 these E/M services are reported.
• Chapter addressing HCPCS codes. HCPCS types of services explained in one chapter.
• Covers E/M services. 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.
• 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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