Prod ID: 534Evaluation and Management (E/M) documentation guidelines for office and outpatient visits are among the most frequently utilized CPT codes across various specialties. However, coding these services for Pain Management can present unique challenges.
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59 min
$119.00
The instructor will guide you through a review of the E/M coding and documentation guidelines based on time or medical decision making. It is essential to justify level 4 and 5 visits to survive payer audits, particularly when most pain patients require long-term prescription drug management or need injections and other outpatient procedures. This training addresses what needs to be documented to support each level of service and provide real world case examples, applying the guidelines for proper code selection. Essential coding and documentation guidelines are reviewed to assist participants in accurately documenting and coding E/M services for Pain Management services.
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Carol HoppeBSM, CPC, CCS-P, CPC-I |
Carol Hoppe is the President and Chief Executive Officer of MedLucid Solutions. As a Practice Management Consultant, she delivers seminars and workshops on a variety of subjects, including Evaluation and Management (E/M) documentation guidelines, annual coding updates, and specialty-specific coding sessions tailored for clinicians and staff. She also provides support to clients with payer audits, accounts receivable management solutions, and interim practice management.
Ms. Hoppe earned her Bachelor of Science in Business Management from Indiana Wesleyan University, graduating with Summa Cum Laude honors. She holds certifications as a Certified Professional Coder (CPC) and a Certified Professional Coding Instructor (CPC-I) through the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC). Additionally, she is a Certified Coding Specialist Physician-Based (CCS-P) through the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) and was an AHIMA-approved ICD-10-CM trainer.
With over 25 years of experience, Ms. Hoppe has audited charts and provided education across numerous specialties, including Behavioral Health, Family Practice, General Surgery, Gastroenterology, Infectious Disease, Internal Medicine, Neurology, Neurosurgery, Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB/GYN), Orthopedics, Otolaryngology, Pain Management, Pediatrics, and Urology. She is also an active member of the WPS Medicare Part B J8 Provider Outreach and Education Advisory Group (POE AG) and formerly served as the Billing and Coding Consultant for the Indiana State Medical Association for seven years.
Carol enjoys mentoring and helping others be efficient and successful in their roles. She is a gifted trainer and speaker with a wealth of practical knowledge on billing, coding, credentialing and compliance issues. With a reputation for clear communication and forward-thinking solutions, Carol is frequently sought after by healthcare organizations looking to optimize operational workflows and strengthen regulatory compliance. Her approach combines meticulous attention to detail with a collaborative spirit, enabling her to translate complex coding and billing regulations into practical, actionable strategies for practices of all sizes. Outside her professional pursuits, Carol is dedicated to lifelong learning and often contributes to industry publications, where she shares her expertise and advocates for ongoing education within the healthcare community.
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