Mastering Medical Decision Making 2015

Key Topics

• Overview of the Medical Decision Making process and documentation Requirements
• Fundamentals of an Evaluation and Management Encounter
• Apply the concepts learned to working case studies
• The Marshfield Clinic Medical Decision Making Point system as adopted by Medicare Carriers and the OIG
• The importance of Medical Decision Making in 2010 due to Medicare`s dis-allowance of the E & M Consultation Codes
• Why 99.9 percent of EMR software packages will upcode your encounter
• How to explain the MDM process without scaring the doctors with the complexity of the Point System
• Specific documentation elements needed to quantify the level of MDM
• Internet and additional Resources Jeff will provide a thorough review of this process, using real-life examples
• Strategies on how to implement proper MDM documentation and coding in your clinic

Who should Attend

• Coding Manager
• Coders
• Compliance Director
• Coding Auditors
• Providers