PPT-Outpatient Coding: CPT, Evaluation and Management (E/M) and Modifiers

Kathryn DeVault MSL RHIA CCS CCSP FAHIMA Manager HIM Consulting Services UASI Laura Barron RHIA CCS Vice President Coding Services UASI Objectives Review documentation requirements in the Outpatient setting. Group 3. Tessa Pierce, . Tailyr. Mack, Diana Perez, . Thomas McCullough. Modifiers. Modifiers are words, phrases, or clauses that refer to other elements in the sentence (referents). . The location of the modifier determines the meaning of the sentence.. In plain English. . . . What is a dangling modifier?. Modifiers are words or phrases that describe or change a part of a sentence. . Modifiers dangle when it’s not clear what they describe. . Example:. . What is a modifier?. . Adjective or Adverb?. . Good and Well. . Comparison of Modifiers. . Regular comparison. . Irregular comparison. . Use of comparative and superlative forms. . The Double Negative. The difference between clarity and awkwardness.. First things first…. What is a modifier, anyway?. Modifiers are . words. , . phrases. , or . clauses. that provide description in sentences. Modifiers allow writers to take the picture that they have in their heads and transfer it accurately to the heads of their readers.. on . Gender. , . Chronicity. , and . Race/Ethnicity. By . Christelle C. . Sackey. , MSW . Academic . Advisor: Nancy M. Fitzsimons, PhD, MSW, LISW. Field Instructor: Dawn . Matz. , MSW, LICSW. Purpose. AAPC Chapter Meeting. Presented by: Deb Kuehn, CPC, CMRS. July 18, 2013. Overview. Global OB Coding and guidelines for use. Review individual and package coding for OB services not part of a Global. Medicare GYN coverage – criteria and coding guidelines. --. September 2015 - Indianapolis, IN. --. Gerald . Verbeek. . 1. The disclaimers. I’m Dutch. I’m a . Conehead. But I will try not to be biased. 2. Practical Experiences using the CPT. 3. Theory Equipment Mindset. --. September 2015 - Indianapolis, IN. --. Gerald . Verbeek. . 1. The disclaimers. I’m Dutch. I’m a . Conehead. But I will try not to be biased. 2. Practical Experiences using the CPT. 3. Theory Equipment Mindset. Modifiers are words, phrases, or clauses that describe (modify) another word in a sentence.. Modifier examples:. the . blue. boat (word). the boat . in the garage. (phrase). the boat . that she brought. A Call to Action. Ed Septimus, MD, FACP, FIDSA, FSHEA. Department of Population Medicine. Harvard Medical School and Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute. Agenda. Introduction. Current antimicrobial use in the outpatient setting. The difference between clarity and awkwardness.. First things first…. What is a modifier, anyway?. Modifiers are . words. , . phrases. , or . clauses. that provide description in sentences. Modifiers allow writers to take the picture that they have in their heads and transfer it accurately to the heads of their readers.. --. September 2015 - Indianapolis, IN. --. Gerald . Verbeek. . 1. The disclaimers. I’m Dutch. I’m a . Conehead. But I will try not to be biased. 2. Practical Experiences using the CPT. 3. Theory Equipment Mindset. Each double-sided, laminated CPT® 2020 Express Reference coding card is designed to facilitate quick, yet accurate CPT coding by supplying hundreds of the most commonly reported CPT codes per medical specialty. These easy-to-use reference cards allow health care providers and staff members to easily locate a desired code, which can then be referenced in the CPT codebook. A separate card lists all modifiers used with CPT and HCPCS codes.FEATURES AND BENEFITSAMA EXCLUSIVE! CPT medium descriptors, symbols, and official CPT guidelines included on the cards for each specialtyIllustrations and tables from the CPT® 2020 Professional codebook — provide visual examples of anatomy, procedures and services discussed within the codesFormatted in code order under codebook sections and subsections — makes locating a code quick and easy for those familiar with the codebookPortability — cards fit easily into the codebookDurable — lamination creates a sturdy, tear-resistant resource suitable for daily use Each double-sided, laminated CPT® 2020 Express Reference coding card is designed to facilitate quick, yet accurate CPT coding by supplying hundreds of the most commonly reported CPT codes per medical specialty. These easy-to-use reference cards allow health care providers and staff members to easily locate a desired code, which can then be referenced in the CPT codebook. A separate card lists all modifiers used with CPT and HCPCS codes.FEATURES AND BENEFITSAMA EXCLUSIVE! CPT medium descriptors, symbols, and official CPT guidelines included on the cards for each specialtyIllustrations and tables from the CPT® 2020 Professional codebook — provide visual examples of anatomy, procedures and services discussed within the codesFormatted in code order under codebook sections and subsections — makes locating a code quick and easy for those familiar with the codebookPortability — cards fit easily into the codebookDurable — lamination creates a sturdy, tear-resistant resource suitable for daily use