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Free E&M coding grids, developed by PMI for accurate selection of E&M level of service codes.
- Receive expert guidance on the proper use of CPT and Evaluation and Management coding, including modifiers and global restrictions.
- Learn how to use the current version of Medicare’s Correct Coding Policy.
- Discover how to use symbols and unlisted procedures.
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Course Agenda:
- Improve CPT language skills for more accurate coding ability
- HCPCS and Medicare guidance
- Anatomy of an E&M code
- How to avoid upcoding and downcoding tendencies
- Understanding CPT symbols
- Working with signs, symbols and abbreviations
- Review of body systems and documentation guidelines
- Using comprehensive and mutually exclusive codes
- Fragmenting, bundling, and unbundling of codes
- Coding for sequential procedures
- Take the mystery out of modifier usage
- Correct coding and documentation for prolonged services
- Selecting proper critical care codes
- Performance and interpretation of diagnostic tests
- Determining when to code by time
- Overriding key components when choosing E&M code
- Coding grids for fast and accurate selection of E&M levels of service
- Proper use of add-on codes
- Guidance for Medicare’s Correct Coding Policy
- Master challenging coding problems with hands-on exercises
Free E&M coding grids, developed by PMI for accurate selection of E&M level of service codes.
- Receive expert guidance on the proper use of CPT and Evaluation and Management coding, including modifiers and global restrictions.
- Learn how to use the current version of Medicare’s Correct Coding Policy.
- Discover how to use symbols and unlisted procedures.
Classroom Presentation:
The instructor will teach the importance of correct coding for accurate physician reimbursement, patient satisfaction, office productivity and efficiency. In class coding exercises will teach participants how to uncover errors such as downcoding and under-documenting.
Who Should Attend:
This hands-on workshop will help experienced physician coding staff master CPT with specialized instruction to expand their current knowledge base and skills.
Course Materials:
Participants must bring a current copy of the CPT coding book to this class. This reference may be purchased at the pmiMD.com Bookstore, or by calling 800-259-5562.
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