EMR vendors lavish physicians and practice management executives with promises to make the practice run smoothly.  Some assure that their software eliminates the physician's frustration of having to know every-changing coding guidelines by assigning or suggesting appropriate codes.  Can this be true and how do you know for sure?  Will your new EMR progress note stand the test of a Medicare audit?

Listeners to this audio conference will be able to do the following -- all in just 90 minutes:

• Sort through vendor promises to recognize the appropriate system for identifying codes, particularly E&M and ICD-9 codes
• Determine if the EMR-provided templates meet CPT/CMS coding criteria, such as new patient information for history portions, consultation criteria, documentation for an E&M visit and procedure
• Documentation for a preventive wellness service and a sick visit component on the same date of service
• Determine if the printed progress note will stand under audit scrutiny

Jeannie Cagle is a senior consultant of The Coker Group, has more than 20 years experience in clinical health care working in a variety of settings including both adult and pediatric nursing.  Beyond her clinical experience, she has served as a personnel management and human resource specialist.
Prior responsibilities with Coker include personnel and payroll administration, health insurance and benefits administration, workers' compensation, pension plan administration, and employment-related tax issues.