Softbound, 8 1/2" x 11, 352 pages
Stock#: 06-09064

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.

Features & Benefits:
• 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 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.