Avoid Wrongful Code Selection

Words are important. They’re especially important in the medical field. The right words can mean the difference between accurate evaluation and management (E/M) coding and the wrong words can result in being accused of submitting false claims.

Experienced auditors understand the potential for ambiguous language in medical records and, as a result, have learned how to decipher meaning from poorly documented intent. Inside, you’ll find a number of words and phrases (traps) that we have identified in our years of auditing and have included remedies for those instances of ambiguity (tricks).

Download our short eBrief, "Decoding E/M Services: Auditing Traps And Word Tricks," to learn the best:

• Methods to Document E/M Visits
• Strategies for Reducing Coding Ambiguity
• Ways to Avoid Potential Allegations of Wrongful Code Selection