Evaluation and Management Coding Advisor - Softcover

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9781622547500: Evaluation and Management Coding Advisor

Synopsis

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

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:

  • Optum360 Edge - Get online access to Physician E/M Self-Audit Forms. Protect your revenue critical services and procedures.

  • Complete 2022 update to changes in E/M coding process.
  • Compliance guidance, checklist, and worksheets. Assists in helping avoid 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 E/M services are reported.

  • Chapter addressing HCPCS codes. HCPCS types of services complete 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.

  • 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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Other Popular Editions of the Same Title

9781601517388: Evaluation and Management Coding Advisor

Featured Edition

ISBN 10:  1601517386 ISBN 13:  9781601517388
Publisher: Delmar Cengage Learning, 2014
Softcover