Evaluation and Management Coding Advisor 2012

Evaluation and Management (E/M) coding is notoriously difficult, mainly because coders have trouble accurately selecting a code from among a range of seemingly appropriate choices. Consequently, providers make more mistakes with E/M coding than coding for any other item or service. This new 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:

• 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.
• E/M template examples for EMRs. Ensure accurate code selection and avoid over-coding with guidelines for using templates. 
• Targeted areas. Review what auditors are targeting, such as critical care. 
• Compiles payer and specialty association guidance on E/M coding issues. 
• Documentation guidance. Review key factors for proper E/M code selection, plus advice to help clinicians make an objective review of subjective information. 
• Compare your coding to others in your specialty. E/M code selection benchmarking tool with "Bell Curve" data that shows the range of code selection by specialty.

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