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HCCIntelligence™ Premier Webinar: Mastering E/M Co ...
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"Mastering E/M Coding and Documentation for the Home and Domiciliary Settings" by the Home Centered Care Institute, held on February 23, 2022, provided healthcare providers with crucial insights into the coding and documentation requirements for Evaluation and Management (E/M) visits in home and domiciliary settings. The session covered various elements necessary for accurate coding and compliance, and it was accredited for Continuing Medical Education credits.<br /><br />Key objectives included:<br />- Understanding required documentation for proper service levels and quality.<br />- Avoiding common pitfalls to ensure compliance.<br />- Reviewing case audits to enhance documentation practices.<br />- Accurately assigning ICD-10 diagnosis codes for proper Hierarchical Condition Category (HCC) capture, reflecting risk scores.<br /><br />Presenters Dr. Paul Chiang and Brianna Plencner emphasized the importance of a thorough chief complaint (CC), comprehensive history (including HPI, ROS, and PFSH), and detailed physical exams in E/M documentation. They detailed the criteria for new and established patient visits, including the need to capture three components for new patients and at least two for established patients. Additionally, cases were reviewed, demonstrating pitfalls and best practices in documentation, as well as the application of appropriate codes.<br /><br />The program provided practical exemplars and best practice guidelines, including the MEAT acronym (Monitor, Evaluate, Assess/Address, Treat) to ensure thorough and accurate documentation. Time-based billing requirements were also discussed with templates provided for compliant documentation.<br /><br />The utilization of telehealth and non-face-to-face reimbursement codes was outlined, serving as crucial information for adapting to current healthcare delivery models. The session concluded with resources available through HCCIntelligence, offering tools, tip sheets, webinars, and an assistance hotline to support ongoing education and best practices in home-based care coding and documentation. <br /><br />Upcoming educational opportunities and resources were provided, with an emphasis on maximizing revenue, implementing internal coding audits, and improving quality of care through detailed documentation strategies tailored for home-based patient care.
Keywords
E/M coding
home care
domiciliary settings
documentation
ICD-10
HCC
telehealth
compliance
Continuing Medical Education
coding audits
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