tci Part B Insider - 2017 Issue 5

E/M Coding: Master PFSH with These 6 Expert Tips

Hint: Concise documentation can make a world of difference. It’s vital that you understand the various components of past, family, and social history (PFSH) to properly address service levels for your evaluation and management (E/M) services. Brush up on the lingo and the basics with expert PFSH advice from these coding pros. Tip 1: Double-check the documentation. “Templates with good prompts can help if used carefully,” says Marcella Bucknam, CPC, CCS-P, COC, CCS, CPC-P, CPC-I, CCC, COBGC, manager of clinical compliance with PeaceHealth in Vancouver, Wash. “Of course, physicians should read over their documentation before...

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