Incorrect coding of evaluation and management (E/M) service levels for emergency room (ER) visits is among the top contributors of the Medicare improper payment error rate. The ER E/M Current Procedural Terminology® (CPT®) codes are 99281-99285. The highest level of service (CPT® 99285) is statistically being over-utilized and among the top codes that contribute to the improper payment errors. Incorrect coding and insufficient documentation are the two main reasons for these errors.
During the webcast, we will answer questions you have regarding documentation of the medical record and address the prepayment editing that can potentially impact your claims processing for E/M services. This webcast is intended for any provider who bills ER services and their coding and billing staff.
This webcast will provide an overview of appropriate coding and documentation requirements of emergency room services by explaining:
- Individual code levels
- Documentation of medical necessity
- Prepayment editing in place for ER services
- Resources available to assist in further understanding the guidelines for these services
Would you like to submit questions prior to the event? Once you register for the webcast, you may submit your questions in advance by logging into First Coast University and selecting the hyperlink under Course Activities. Please submit your questions no later than Friday, August 25, 2017.
To participate in this webcast, please register by Monday, September 4.
If you are unable to participate in this webcast, please access and launch the web-based training courses Evaluation and Management (E/M) Documentation – Part 1 and Part 2 .
AAPC accepts hour for hour CMS CEUs when sponsored by CMS national or MAC offices. A certificate of attendance or completion with the CMS logo is necessary to show participation. To claim CEUs attendees will enter certificate information onto their CEU Tracker using the “No Index Number” option. A copy of the certificate does not need to be provided to AAPC unless the member is selected for verification purposes. Please click here for CEU documentation instructions.
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