This session will inform participants of the significant changes in E/M coding guidelines for 2021 along with the clarifications published by the AMA in March 2021. Other recent legislative updates to healthcare laws will be discussed from Stark to the Cares Act to Information Blocking. The presenters will provide tips on navigating these changes, explain the key documentation elements and time exclusions for E/M, and highlight areas to review in your organization to optimize practice success.
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Various Speakers (see "More" tab for complete listing of presenters)
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Participants will be informed of the significant changes in E/M coding guidelines and legislative updates impacting healthcare practices.
Learning Objectives
- Review the CPT coding changes related to outpatient Evaluation and Management visits for 2021
- Discuss various coding frameworks available per provider to assign the corresponding level of service
- Go through clarifications to E&M coding that were released March 11th by AMA
- Reimbursement for Telehealth services (set to expire with PHE)
- Reimbursement for the alignment of physician assistants with nurse practitioners in the payment process
- Changes to documentation guidelines for some payers based on time/MDM, code definition & guidelines
- Review 2021 Medicare reimbursement updates
- Understand the impact of recent legislative changes to healthcare laws
Comments from past participants:
"Great information on 2021 changes and clarification on E&M coding."
"Content was good. It was very informative."
"Excellent presentation!"
Prod ID: 340