Prolonged Services (99358-99360)

This specific education module covers the guidelines for selecting the appropriate E/M code for prolonged services performed in the office, outpatient, inpatient and/or observation setting . Additionally, revisions to the 2023 coding guidelines along with coding and documentation concepts related to selecting the appropriate level of service based on time will be covered, including examples of how this applies in a clinical setting.

Target Audience

This activity is designed for all AAH employed clinicians who provide services to patients in any patient care setting.

It is mandatory for all clinicians new to AAH and optional for existing employed Clinicians.

Learning Objectives

Overall Objectives:

  • Determine the Patient Type (New vs Established) and Setting of Service
  • Analyze Evaluation & Management (E/M) Documentation Guidelines
  • Distinguish the Three Key Components of an E/M visit 
  • Determine the appropriate level of service
  • Analyze general principles of E/M documentation
  • Identify the 2023 changes to the E/M service components: history, examination, and medical decision making
  • Distinguish the element of time and its relation to prolonged care coding 
  • Identify coding and documentation concepts for the Emergency Department, Office/Outpatient, Consultations, Inpatient and Observation, Critical Care, and Nursing Home settings.
  • Determine correct documentation and coding for Newborn Care, Birthing Room Services, and Inpatient Neonatal Care (including Critical Care)
  • Analyze Transitional Care Management and Advanced Care Planning guidelines
  • Recognize CMS (Medicare) Split/Shared and Incident to billing and documentation requirements
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    Aurora Health Care is accredited by the Wisconsin Medical Society to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Aurora Health Care designates this activity for a maximum of 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
  • 0.25 Attendance
    Attendance Credit
    • 0.25 Approved AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
Course opens: 
02/01/2023
Course expires: 
12/31/2023
Cost:
$0.00
Part of: 
CPT Evaluation and Management 2023
Rating: 
0

Faculty

Sandy Stehli, RHIT, CCS-P, CPC, CPC-I; Advocate Aurora Health
Sylmonia Jenkins; Advocate Aurora Health
Debbie Pollitt; Advocate Aurora Health
Timothy Lineberry, MD; Advocate Aurora Health
Joan Woolworth; Advocate Aurora Health
Michele Casper; Advocate Aurora Health
Lisa Burns; Advocate Aurora Health
Kim Nimmer; Advocate Aurora Health
Kelly Lopez; Advocate Aurora Health
Katrina Shah; Advocate Aurora Health

Disclosure

The planner(s) and speaker(s) have indicated that there are no relevant financial relationships with any ineligible companies to disclose.

 

Accreditation Statement
In support of improving patient care, Advocate Aurora Health is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

 

Credit Statement(s)

American Medical Association (AMA) 
Advocate Aurora Health designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

 

Available Credit

  • 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    Aurora Health Care is accredited by the Wisconsin Medical Society to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Aurora Health Care designates this activity for a maximum of 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
  • 0.25 Attendance
    Attendance Credit
    • 0.25 Approved AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

Price

Cost:
$0.00
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