Avoid Common E/M Mistakes
For this episode of Compliance Conversations, I sat down with Chad Peterson, a senior consultant at a large hospital, in their professional coding and reimbursement group. He educates physicians, mid-level providers/ advanced practice providers and even ancillary staff about E/M coding.
Peterson explained some of the most common E/M coding mistakes. For example, in 2013 they came out with the status of 3 chronic conditions in addition to the already set guidelines. There’s often confusion around when to use regular HPI elements or when to use the status of 3 chronic conditions. “This is something really useful for your physicians,” Peterson added.
Tune in to this episode of Compliance Conversations, “E/M Coding Tips and Risks,” to learn:
- How to Navigate the Gray Areas of Medical Necessity
- When to Use the Chronic Conditions Status
- Why the Risks of EMR Upcoding and Auto-populating Are So Grave
Interested in being a guest on the show? Email CJ directly here.