In this exciting three-part series we will hear from our advisors all about how to unravel the E/M guidelines and how to interpret areas of documentation. In this episode, we will look at how to interpret some key definitions in the MDM that affect a patient's condition.

  • The meaning of acute vs chronic
  • Exacerbated conditions vs severe exacerbations
  • Complicated vs uncomplicated conditions

There are many areas to dissect and you simply cannot do it without research, communication, and a good understanding of anatomy and disease processes. .

Let's tune in to our advisors

Jennifer McNamara CCS,CPC,CPMA,CRC,CGSC,COPC AAPC Approved Instructor

  • Email Jennifer at jmcnamara@oncospark.com
  • Visit her website: https://www.sparkadvise.com
  • Hear her speak at RevCycle Symposium and AAPC Healthcon

Terry A Fletcher BS CPC CEMC CCC CCS CCSP CMC ACS-CA SCP-CA, QMPM

  • Email Terry at terryfletchercpc@aol.com
  • Visit her website: http://www.terryfletcher.net/

Christine Hall CHC(AAPC Instructor) CPC,CPB,CPMA,CRC,CEMC,CPC-I

  • Email Christine at christine.hall.guru@gmail.com
  • Visit her website: https://www.stirlingglobalsolutions.com/
  • Hear her speak at RevCycle Symposium

Betty Hovey, BSHAM CCS-P CDIP CPC COC CPMA CPCD CPB CPCI

  • Email Betty at bettyhovey@chcs.consulting
  • Visit her website: https://chcs.consulting/
  • Follow Betty to a location near you: https://chcs.consulting/events/

Sonal Patel, BA, CPMA, CPC, CMC, ICDCM

  • Email Sonal at paintthemedicalpicturepodcast@gmail.com
  • She is speaking @1pm EST on February 20 and 21, 2023 at Assent Global on Auditing in 2023

Part I: Focus on New E/M Standards in the Office/Outpatient Setting; and Auditing in 2023

Part II: Focus on New E/M Standards in the Inpatient Setting, respectively.

  • She has a weekly Compliance & Auditing Tip for NAMAS® on 2/23/2023 titled, Dawning of a New Era: The Sun Rises on New E/M Standards in 2023 and Beyond.

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