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E/M auditing | Webinar

E/M auditing Recorded April 21, 2022 In this webinar, Betsy audits three E/M notes, one primary care note, one medical specialty note, one … [Read more...]

Coding office visit codes 99202—99215 in 2021 | Webinar

Coding office visit codes 99202—99215 in 2021 Recorded June 12th, 2021 It's here, the first major changes for selecting an E/M service since 1997. … [Read more...]

E/M Auditing Webinar: using the updated AMA guidelines

Return of the E/M Auditing Webinar Recorded June 16th, 2021 The AMA issued technical corrections related to the 2021 E/M guidelines for new and … [Read more...]

2021 E/M office visit scenarios

Need help using the 2021 E/M guidelines? What level of service is the encounter? It can be difficult to translate the new E/M rules into patient … [Read more...]

Defining problems using the new 2021 office visit guidelines

The AMA has developed specific definitions for problems when selecting a level of service for office visit in 2021 The first element is the number … [Read more...]

Insights: Changes in level of service using 2021 office visit guidelines

The American Medical Association (AMA) changed the definitions for codes 99202–99215, effective 1/1/2021 Medical practices are struggling to … [Read more...]

FAQ: Scoring the elements in the new E/M guidelines for 2021

Scoring elements can be challenging with the new E/M guidelines for 2021.  This article is updated based on the 5/25/2021 AMA webinar, given by … [Read more...]

Coding Guide – E/M Changes for 2021

Do you want to be ready for the E/M changes in 2021? Download this guide for an explanation of CPT® changes for codes 9920–99215. Learn about the new … [Read more...]

E/M Changes in 2021 for 99202-99215 | Overview

It's here! New definitions for codes 99202--99215 Clinicians can select new and established patient visit based on time or medical decision making … [Read more...]

CMS split/shared services

Questions about CMS split/shared services rule changes? In this quick reference sheet you'll learn what these services are, who can bill them, and where. And, information about "substantive portion" and selecting level of service for time vs. key components..

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Our mission is to provide accurate, comprehensive, up-to-date coding information, allowing medical practices to increase revenue, decrease coding denials and reduce compliance risk. That's what coding knowledge can do.

In 1988, CodingIntel.com founder Betsy Nicoletti started a Medical Services Organization for a rural hospital, supporting physician practice. She has been a self-employed consultant since 1998. She estimates that in the last 20 years her audience members number over 28,400 at in person events and webinars. She has had 2,500 meetings with clinical providers and reviewed over 43,000 medical notes. She knows what questions need answers and developed this resource to answer those questions. For more about Betsy visit www.betsynicoletti.com.

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