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Free E&M coding grids, developed by PMI for accurate selection of E&M level of service codes.
- This is an essential coding primer designed to help you see the entire reimbursement process.
- Learn about documentation guidelines and what is necessary in the medical record.
- Find out how to read unique symbols and navigate difficult coding situations.
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Course Agenda:
- Navigate coding books and other resources at your fingertips
- Take the mystery out of modifier usage
- Improve understanding of audit triggers
- Guidance on using CPT® & ICD-9-CM desk references
- Relating accurate code selection to proper reimbursement
- Recognize and avoid downcoded or undercoded claims
- Step-by-step explanation of documentation guidelines
- How to determine the correct level of CPT/E&M code
- Explore unique symbols, punctuation and abbreviations
- How to code accurately, to the highest level of specificity
- Select proper E&M for location and type of service
- Explanation of proper add-on code usage
- A look at the 5th digits for ICD-9-CM
- Usage of V&E supplementary classifications
- Instruction of diagnosis codes indicating level of necessity
- E&M coding grids for proper level of service selection
- Explanation of bundling and unbundling
- Review of comprehensive & mutually exclusive codes
Classroom Presentation:
Physicians and coding staff must stay current on regulatory changes affecting CPT and E&M coding. Your instructor will explain the latest version of Medicare’s Correct Coding Initiative and proper use E&M level of service coding. Participants will return knowing how to avoid upcoding, or underbilling practices.
Who Should Attend:
Designed for physicians, coding and billing staff, front office staff, office managers and consultants seeking an overall understanding of the reimbursement process.
Course Materials:
Participants must bring current copies of CPT and ICD-9-CM coding books to this class. Current books may be purchased at the pmiMD.com Bookstore, or by calling 800-259-5562.
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