Does Your E/M Coding Make the Grade? Get Help From the Experts at The Coding Institute!
You submit E/M claims every day for your physician, but often this seemingly straightforward task can become very confusing. With the multiple levels that E/M services have, plus different components that have even more subcategories, any coding confusion could be costing your practice thousands of dollars.
Now you can stay on top of your coding game with 2008 E/M Coder: Professional Edition, published by The Coding Institute. This easy-to-read, how-to manual is tailored specifically to help you select the appropriate E/M code every time. Each chapter is packed with practical tips, strategies and tricks of the trade that you can try immediately to benefit your practice. You'll learn strategies like:
- 2008 CPT changes that could boost your payment rates & get the latest coding tools from AMA and the experts.
- Do you know the 13 key E/M terms? If you don't, you could be missing out.
- New or established? This could make all the difference in what you code and when.
- The CC is in the driver's seat. Learn how to use it so you don't over-code and send up red flags for auditors.
- Physician selecting his own E/M codes? Make sure you keep him out of trouble.
- There are 2 requirements for concurrent care. Do you know the rules?
- Think a distinct diagnosis will get your E/M claim paid? Think again.
- Learn the 3 rules for reporting observation care - and if you miss one, you could be facing a denial instead of payment.
- CPT and CMS don't always agree. Get the details you need, no matter which carrier your submitting claims to.
Picking the right service level is the million-dollar question when reporting E/M. If you inadvertently down-code by even one level, you could be costing your practice thousands of dollars. Make sure you code it right the first time with the 2008 E/M Coder: Professional Edition.