How to Properly Document Treatment Codes

Assigning Appropriate Codes for Patient Conditions and Services Provided

Course Outline: 1 hour

Part 4 will discuss and demonstrate the basics of successful coding for the initial visit/examination, as well as important re-examination codes.  Next, proper CMT, modalities/therapies, and DME codes will be explained, including a discussion on why it is necessary to show these codes on the clinical record.  Time-based codes will also be identified, as will the important modifiers all chiropractors should know for proper coding, common coding mistakes and pitfalls, and how to avoid them.

Learning objectives:

After completing module 4, the participant will be able to:

• Assign proper CPT codes for each facet of treatment including chiropractic manipulative therapy (CMT), different modalities selected for treatment, and time-based procedures.
• Utilize modifiers according to standards.
• Properly document time-based codes.
• Identify which CPT codes to use carefully.

About the Speaker:

Dr. Gregg Friedman is a 2nd generation chiropractor and has been practicing in Arizona since 1987.  He's been teaching documentation and coding for more than 20 years at the post-graduate level.  Gregg also consults with doctors, insurance companies, attorneys.