Peter R. Jensen, MD, CPC developed this content to introduce physicians and coders to the basic concepts of E/M coding and documentation. The free Basic Course explains the definitions for the key components of history, physical exam and medical decision-making using both the 1995 and 1997 E/M guidelines. Users can also download a free version of the E/M University Pocket Coding Guide as well as several documentation templates. You can also print out the E/M guidelines and various Medicare auditing forms. All these tools are available in the E/M Coding Toolbox located on the main course page for this curriculum.
REGISTRATION: Free
What's Included?
Access to the free version of the Basic E/M Coding Course
2 hours AMA Category 1 CME credit
1 AAPC CEU
E/M coding guides
Documentation templates
Medicare carrier auditing forms
Downloadable versions of the 1995 and 1997 E/M guidelines
Existing Clients
New Users
The Basic E/M Coding Course
This course teaches you everything you need to know about the 1995 and 1997 E/M guidelines. Learn how to document the history and physical exam and how to quanitfy your medical decision-making.
Author/Lecturer: Peter R. Jensen, MD, CPC (Physician/Coder)
Format: Self-paced video tutorial
Run Time: 63:17
Physicians
Coders
This activity has been approved for 2 hours of AMA Category 1 CME credit.
