Teach the 2023 E/M Coding Guidelines to Your Doctor in One Hour

Summary

Are you struggling to fit E/M coding training into your physician’s busy schedule? Are you looking for ways to better communicate documentation requirements to your physician? In this workshop you will learn how to communicate key points that will lead to improved documentation and accurate E/M code selection using the new 2023 E/M guidelines in minimal time. E/M codes are the most frequently billed codes. The complexity of the E/M Guidelines combined with the grey areas can make code selection difficult. This workshop is designed to help you confidently provide clear guidance that will simplify the process for you and your physician.

• How to translate E/M documentation rules into a clinical discussion your physician will enjoy
• Key strategies for improving documentation
• How to connect with your physician and provide meaningful feedback FAST
• 2023 E/M Documentation Guidelines
• Differentiate between E/M levels of service
• Avoid over or under-coding claims

Why is this topic important?

E/M guidelines for office and outpatient services have undergone significant revisions that went into effect January 1, 2023. Physicians may be missing revenue coding services at a lower level than what medical necessity supports. On the other hand, they may be over coding without realizing or understanding all documentation requirements involved.

Who would benefit from this topic?

EM coders, anyone interested in reimbursement related to E/M codes.

How would this benefit the individual and/or their company?

This workshop offers an actionable alternative to lengthy documentation training that physicians do not have time for. This is a live event where you can ask an expert any E/M questions.

• How to translate E/M 2023 documentation guidelines into a clinical discussion your physician will enjoy
• Key strategies for improving documentation
• How to connect with your physician and provide meaningful feedback FAST
• 2023 E/M Documentation Guidelines
• Differentiate between E/M levels of service
• Avoid over or under-coding claims

About The Author

Melissa Kudela, CPC


Melissa Kudela is director of custom training at AAPC, joining the organization in November 2022. Prior to coming onboard, she spent much of her career consulting and educating coders, providers, and administrators in clinical and operational improvement strategies. Melissa combines being a coder and a nurse to help her colleagues develop their skills and further their understanding of clinical practices and documentation.