The module applies the principles of rational physician coding to nursing facility E/M services.  Learn how to select the "correct" level of care for these encounters, then see how to construct the history and exam in a purpose-driven manner to make sure these key components are congruent with the code selected. There are two versions of this course, one using the 1997 E/M guidelines and one using the the 1995 E/M guidelines.

This course will take your through all levels of care for initial nursing facility care visits, nursing facility discharge services and the nursing facility annual assessment service. Focusing on the medical decision-making first, learners will see how to select the correct level of care and then how to put together the history and exam to ensure these key components are congruent with the E/M code selected.  The module applies the principles of rational physician coding to nursing facility E/M services.  Learn how to select the "correct" level of care for these encounters, then see how to construct the history and exam in a purpose-driven manner to make sure these key components are congruent with the code selected. There are two versions of this course, one using the 1997 E/M guidelines and one using the the 1995 E/M guidelines.

The module applies the principles of rational physician coding to subsequent nursing facility care services. All four levels of care are discussed. There are two versions of this course, one using the 1997 E/M guidelines and one using the the 1995 E/M guidelines.