2021 E/M Guideline Changes — Join WHP Webinar!

Oct 23, 2020 | Uncategorized

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Welter Healthcare Partners is offering a webinar training for the 2021 E/M guideline changes. Join us as Ginger Avery, CPC, CPMA, CRC covers various topics to prepare you for the changes coming in 2021. Your entire practice can join for one set price and employees will learn the new documentation requirements, how to appropriately document and more! Read more below and complete the form to reserve your spot today!nnnThe American Medical Association (AMA) and the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) have partnered together to release significant guideline revisions for office and outpatient E/M services effective January 1, 2021. Let WHP’s coding and compliance experts walk you through what you need to know about these important changes, including how to correctly document time-based services versus level of medical decision making and appropriate application of prolonged service codes. nnThis training will compare current and future E/M service guidelines, help you understand how these changes will affect day to day operations, and provide key strategies to prepare.  In addition, the training will include interactive exercises, practice scenarios will be evaluated and discussed, and live Q&A will be included.  Coding tools will also be provided for reference.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]At the end of these sessions, attendees will be able to:n

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  • Recognize 2021 documentation requirements for EM Services
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  • Understand appropriate application of time-based reporting versus level of medical decision making
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  • Determine the level of service based on documented details
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  • How to appropriately document/capture prolonged services
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  • Appreciate the multifactorial impact of well-written note and accurate coding
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n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Webinar Training Dates and Times:n

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  • November 18, 2020   12:00pm – 1:30pm MST
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  • December 2, 2020     12:00pm – 1:30pm MST
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  • December 16, 2020   12:00pm – 1:30pm MST
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n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Webinar Cost:  nn$149.00 per practice/organization[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]About the Presenter:  Ginger Avery, CPC, CPMA, CRCnnMs. Avery has over 25 years of experience in the healthcare industry including auditing, abstract coding, coding education and training, regulatory compliance, revenue cycle management, EMR/EHR advisement, reimbursement models, and has been extensively involved in major third-party HCC projects. She is a nationally known speaker and educator with expertise in a wide range of provider specialties and with various organizational types including Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) and Rural Health Clinics (RHCs). nnAfter obtaining her coding certification (CPC) in 2005, Ms. Avery worked for the medical practice division of a large hospital, and while she specialized in cardiology, she also worked closely with hospitalists and family practice providers. During that time, she also served as a member of the compliance committee and was responsible for writing policies and procedures related to billing, coding and auditing. In 2014, Ginger obtained her Certified Professional Medical Auditor (CPMA) credential and has served the coder-community in many ways including past President and Vice President of her local American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) chapter. Ms. Avery’s most recent accomplishment was obtaining AAPC’s Certified Risk Coder (CRC) credential in December 2019.  n

n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Additional Training Opportunities:nn Welter Healthcare Partners’s Customized Group Training allows study of clinic’s production data, practice scenarios from client’s current medical records, and dedicated Q&A time. This customized web-based training runs 2 hours, all staff is encouraged to attend. This option allows the client to set training dates and times.  Please contact Jennifer Heuer at jh@rtwelter.com for more information including cost.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][dt_fancy_title title=”Sign Up Now” title_size=”h3″ title_color=”custom” custom_title_color=”#0f2a96″][gravityform id=”17″ title=”false” description=”false” ajax=”false”][/vc_column][/vc_row]