Evaluation and Management Coding Reference Guide - eBook - Third Edition

Master the 2023 evaluation and management changes

Evaluation and management (E/M) services are the lifeblood of your revenue stream, and yet they’re the most problematic to report. Claim denials remain high. E/M coding errors, account for 9.6% of CMS’s overall 2022 improper payment rate. How much E/M revenue are you losing?

Safeguard your organization from claim denials and audit scrutiny with the Evaluation & Management Coding Reference Guide. Our experts break down E/M coding rules and requirements into simple, manageable steps written in everyday language to boost your E/M reporting skills. Learn how to level an encounter based on the updated medical decision making and time guidelines — and capitalize on real-world clinical scenarios to prevent over- or undercoding.

The Evaluation & Management Coding Reference Guide 3rd edition includes an overhaul of the E/M codes and guidelines that changed in 2023. This new edition removes deleted codes and replaces official descriptors for all revised codes. All reference material has been updated to follow the current E/M guidelines after the 2023 updates.Master the ins and outs of E/M coding — CPT^® guidelines, level of service, modifiers, regulations, and documentation guidelines. Put an end to avoidable denials and optimize your E/M claims for full and prompt reimbursement.

Benefit from expert tutorials covering the spectrum of E/M reporting concepts and challenges:

• Get to know the 2023 guideline changes and their impact on your organization
• Learn how to count data when leveling an E/M code
• Avoid the pitfalls of time-based coding
• Nail down specifics for critical care E/M services
• Clear up modifier confusion
• Understand NPPs rules for same-day E/M services
• Take the guesswork out of complexity determinations
• Get the details on coding surgery and E/M together
• Learn the principles of E/M documentation

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