| Between a rock and a hard place with E/M coding: dilemmas of compliance and practice financial viability. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 14608765 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Compliance with HCFA's Evaluation and Management (E/M) documentation guidelines presents a tremendous challenge to physicians and their staffs due to the complexity of the guidelines. All too frequently, physicians and staff undercode the services actually provided to prevent additional scrutiny and fraud and abuse charges. This results in significant lost revenue for the practice. This article provides guidance on how to ensure accurate reimbursement while complying with E/M guidelines. Special direction is provided on when and how to bill for a consultation. |
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Authors:
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R E Sosa; D Cascardo |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: The Journal of medical practice management : MPM Volume: 16 ISSN: 8755-0229 ISO Abbreviation: J Med Pract Manage Publication Date: 2000 Jul-Aug |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2003-11-11 Completed Date: 2003-12-16 Revised Date: 2007-11-15 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8605494 Medline TA: J Med Pract Manage Country: United States |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 22-6 Citation Subset: T |
Affiliation:
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Weill Medical College, Cornell University, New York Hospital-Cornell Medical Center, 525 East 68th Street, New York, NY 10021, USA. |
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Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (U.S.) Documentation Forms and Records Control* Humans Insurance Claim Reporting / standards* Insurance, Health, Reimbursement Practice Management, Medical / economics, organization & administration* Risk Management United States |
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