: Christopher L. Taylor
: Practical Evaluation and Management Coding A Four-Step Guide for Physicians and Coders
: Humana Press
: 9781597453141
: 1
: CHF 47.10
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: Klinische Fächer
: English
: 126
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This guide explains the Evaluation and Management (E/M) coding process used by physicians and regulated by the American Medical Association. In four chapters, Dr. Christopher Taylor establishes a step-by-step approach to determining the correct CPT code for the most common patient encounters in the office, hospital, or nursing home. Helpful appendices provide E/M coding guide, templates, and additional information.

Series Editor’s Introduction6
Preface7
Contents8
Introduction10
Step 1 Identify the Patient Category17
Step 2 Use the Medical Decision- Making Table22
Step 3 Select the Appropriate Level for History and Examination32
Step 4 Identify the Correct CPT Code and Modi . er50
Appendices56
Appendix A E/ M Coding Guide*57
Appendix B New Patient Consultation Template: Neurosurgical Practice60
Appendix C New Patient Consultation Template: Low Back Pain65
Appendix D 1997 Documentation Guidelines for Evaluation and Management Services*69
Appendix E Other Resources for Coding Information119
Appendix F A Detailed Analysis of Two Coding Methods Summarized in the Introduction120
Index123