A-CEP Essentials Package-Module 4

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Video Summary

The video is an introduction to the AASM Coding Education Program's fourth module, which focuses on evaluation and management (E&M) coding in the office or outpatient setting. The module aims to help learners identify key terminology, E&M codes used in sleep centers, and the 2021 guidelines for E&M coding. E&M codes are 5-digit codes used to describe services provided by physicians, typically office visits. The patient's reason for the visit, known as the chief complaint, is assessed by the physician, who also takes the patient's history and performs an examination. The physician then determines a course of care or modifies an existing one. In sleep centers, E&M services often involve assessing patients for sleep disorders or evaluating the effectiveness of treatments. There are different levels of E&M codes for new and established patients, which are determined by the level of service provided. The video emphasizes the importance of accurate documentation to support code selection and provides guidelines for determining the appropriate E&M code for specific scenarios. It also mentions that learning to assign E&M codes correctly can be challenging and encourages learners to consult the guidelines in the CPT codebook. The video concludes by mentioning the upcoming module on public insurers and insurer policies. No specific credits were mentioned in the video.

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ACEP Essentials Package - Module 4

Keywords

AASM Coding Education Program

evaluation and management coding

office or outpatient setting

E&M codes

2021 guidelines

sleep centers