The Practical E/M: Documentation and Coding Solutions for Quality Patient Care (Paperback)

by Stephen R., M.D. Levinson (Author)

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Product Description
An Entirely Different and Proven Approach to Make the E/M System Work for Physicians in the Patient Care Environment!

Written by an expert who has practiced and taught the practical side and successful use of the E/M coding system since its inception, this book provides proven solutions to change E/M coding into an invaluable asset. Physicians, medical students, administrators, coding professionals, chart auditors, and others will discover this book to be a solid learning tool and guide to completing E/M documentation and coding correctly and in a timely fashion while enhancing patient care.

-Approach is built on five medical record principles that differ fundamentally from the traditional E/M method - Practical E/M provides essential tools for creating a workable medical record that incorporates the CPT coding guidelines and the Documentation Guidelines for E/M Services. This book is built around the CPT E/M documentation principle of the "nature of presenting problem" (NPP) which indicates the level of care and coding warranted by the patient's illness.

-Integrates documentation and coding into the process of providing high-quality care. Learn how to perform and document detailed and comprehensive levels of care that result in E/M compliance for every patient visit.

-Increase productivity - Appropriately increase bottom line revenue by eliminating undercoding and providing the level of documented care and coding warranted by the patient's condition.

-A one-of-a-kind resource that includes commentary sections, helpful tips, and examples that convey the "real world" applications of Practical E/M concepts - Assists the user in correctly identifying the types of services and the levels of medical necessity.

-A complete sample intelligent medical record (IMR) form included - Use this form as a reference as you work through each IMR level of detail outlined throughout the book.

Product Details

• Paperback: 303 pages
• Publisher: American Medical Association Press; 1 edition (November 30, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1579477461
• ISBN-13: 978-1579477462
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.5 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
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• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #339,500 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)