Healthcare providers face ongoing challenges in accurately documenting their services to justify the level of Evaluation and Management (E&M) services or procedure codes selected. Electronic Medical Records (EMRs) offer shortcuts like "dot phrases" and "smart phrases," which insert predetermined text into records. However, the practice of "cut and paste," where text is lifted from one record and inserted into another, raises concerns about originality, medical necessity, and clinical plagiarism.
Insurers are increasingly scrutinizing duplicative notes and the use of cut and paste, prompting a discussion on the lack of originality in progress notes. Despite significant changes to documentation rules for E&M services, note bloat persists. The CPT guidelines underwent major revisions in 2021 and 2023, emphasizing the need for concise, relevant documentation.
Analyzing your provider's documentation is crucial. How much of the note is unique to the current visit? How can you determine if there's a lack of originality in the patient's notes? Are procedure/operative reports unique to each patient?
This webinar will delve into these issues, offering insights into best practices for documentation. Understanding the nuances of EMR shortcuts, such as when to use dot phrases and when to avoid cut and paste, is vital. Participants will learn strategies for ensuring that documentation accurately reflects the unique aspects of each patient encounter, reducing the risk of audits or challenges to medical necessity. Join us to enhance your understanding of these critical documentation practices and improve the quality and compliance of your medical records.
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Who Should Attend
Coders, Billers, Auditors, Office Managers, Office Administrators, Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistant, Physician
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