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Accurately Determine Detailed Level E/M Examinations with the '4x4' Rule

Accurately Determine Detailed Level E/M Examinations with the '4x4' Rule

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Event Information

Product format	Pre Recorded Event
Presenter	Colleen Wade, CPC, CPC-H, CEMC, CPC-I, PCS
Conference Date	Tuesday, October 06, 2009
Length	60 Minutes

Product Description

Don't let the lack of defined parameters in the 1995 CMS Guidelines confuse your Level of Examination.

Is it a body area? Is it an organ system? Does it matter? While the 1997 CMS Evaluation and Management Guidelines may be clear cut – you use the 1995 guidelines. And sometimes, determining the level of E/M examination can be a bit tricky because of the lack of clear-cut guidelines. That's where Colleen Wade, CPC, CPC-H, CEMC, CPC-I, PCS can help you. During this 1-hour audio event Colleen will break down the "4x4" rule for you. The 4x4 rule not only is a defined measure for E/M documentation, it can also help to clarify a Detailed Examination.

This E/M coding session covers:

Zoom in on the nuts and bolts of a Detailed Examination according to the 1995 E/M Guidelines AND a Detailed Examination means according to the 1997 E/M Guidelines
Hear first hand analysis of the "4x4" rule:

A consistent method to determine when documentation supports a Detailed examination.
A clear cut method to ensure Detailed Examination levels are accurate.
Detailed examination coding tool that will stand up to reviews.

Some carriers require the "4x4" method when determining a detailed level of examination – does yours?
Plus: Discussion on challenges in capturing an undefined detailed examination in your EMR and how the “4X4” rule can help.

Have additional questions? You have the floor with the speaker during an interactive Q&A.

Who should attend? Coders, Auditors, Physicians, Non-Physician Practitioners, Compliance Personnel.

Your registration includes:

Flexible enrollment. Scheduling conflict? No problem. This session is also available on CD.
Expert answers to your tough questions during the interactive Q&A period.
Complimentary attendee package, including the speaker's complete presentation handouts. Keep this quick reference tool close by for future use.
One low price for all the staff you can stuff into a conference room.

Order Below or Call 800-874-9180 Today

About the Speaker

Colleen has been in healthcare for 14 years. She has worked in a variety of positions and settings giving her a broad knowledge base. She has been working as a Coding and Billing Auditor doing compliance audits and conducting Provider and Staff Education. Colleen has previously worked as a Provider and Clinical Documentation Educator, in Accounts Receivable, as a Front Desk person, a Medical Assistant, a Laboratory Nursing Home Coordinator and in various points of Customer Service. Her extensive knowledge and diverse background allow her proficiencies in a multitude of specialties, including OB/GYN, Pathology and General Medicine with a special focus on Evaluation and Management Coding.
Colleen has certifications consisting of CPC (Certified Professional Coder), CPC-H (Certified Professional Coder-Hospital and CEMC (Certified Evaluation and Management Coder) with the American Academy of Professional Coders. Colleen is a CPC-I (Certified Professional Coder-Instructor) with the AAPC since 2005. She also has the certifications of PCS (Physician Coding Specialist) and FCS (Facility Coding Specialist) with the American College of Medical Coding Specialists. She has served as an officer for the Garden State Chapter, Cherry Hill, NJ of the American Academy Professional Coders as Secretary from 2002-2003 and again in 2003-2004, President Elect from 2004-2005, President from 2005-2006, and continues to serve in an advisory capacity to the current officers. In addition, since 2008 Colleen has served as the NJ State Co-Chair for the American College of Medical Coding Specialists.