2025 Evaluation & Management Coding Advisor (Softbound)

• Complete 2025 update to changes in E/M coding process. Provides a crosswalk for E/M codes with changes for 2025, and the likely correct 2025 code change.
• Compliance guidance, checklist, and worksheets. Assists in helping avoid costly revenue take-backs.
• Documentation guidance and examples. Review key factors for proper E/M code selection, plus advice to help clinicians make an objective review of subjective information that assist in correct ICD-10-CM code selection as well has your E/M code preventing delays in claims processing pending information and stop outright claims denials. 
• Evaluation and Management (E/M) Services Guidelines – E/M codes are used every day in your practice. With CPT® E/M Guidelines, Medicare guidelines and additional code selection protocols, you have all the information you need to select the correct E/M code for the service provided.
• Includes clinical case studies. Train coders and clinicians using real-life scenarios.
• Telemedicine services. Understand how E/M services are reported.
• Chapter addressing HCPCS Level II codes. Extensive HCPCS service types are all listed together in one chapter. 
• Helpful advice designed for difficult E/M coding situations. Well-patient exams, and other common, but problematic coding scenarios are explained.
• Includes knowledge assessments. With answers and rationale, get instant feedback on knowledge retention.
• Targeted areas. Review what auditors are targeting, such as critical care.
• Online access to Physician E/M Self-Audit Forms. Protect your revenue-critical services and procedures.

Ms. VanHorn has more than 20 years of experience in the health care profession. Her areas of expertise include CPT^® and ICD-10-CM coding in multiple specialties, auditing, and education. Most recently she served as Clinical Auditor for a multi-specialty group. Ms. VanHorn was responsible for the oversight of the physician coding and education section of the Corporate Compliance Program. She has been an active member of her local American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) chapter for several years and has also served as an officer.

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Ms. Patterson has more than 15 years of experience in the healthcare profession. She has an extensive background in professional component coding, with expertise in E/M coding and auditing, and HIPAA compliance. Her experience includes general surgery coding, serving as Director of Compliance, conducting chart-to-claim audits, and physician education. She has been responsible for coding and denial management in large multi-specialty physician practices, and most recently has been part of a team developing content for educational products related to ICD-10-CM. Ms. Patterson is credentialed by the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) as a Certified Professional Coder (CPC).