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User has Microsoft Excel © software installed on their computer.

Microsoft Excel © - Windows based (not Mac)

Version 2007 or 20102

Each E/M Coding Template includes : “1995 General Exam” along with one “1997

Exam”

Template has same CMS 1997 Documentation Guidelines as shown on website of https://www.cms.gov/Outreach-and-Education/Medicare-Learning-Network-MLN/MLNEdWebGuide/Downloads/97Docguidelines.pdf

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E/M Coding template

Optional “Note Area” provided in all areas

Automatically adds your items, saving time

All entries are at user’s input, abbreviations etc. allowed

User’s information is “Posted Forward” and appear by chart for further decision making

Save to unique file name on “your computer”, using Excel or PDF formats

Open Excel file - start where you left off to allow for interruptions and when user needs further information.

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Template Tables gather the users input.

All the decision making is your own.

Decision making charts embedded in template.

User provides their own RISK chart.

All areas are optional.

If coding by time = complete tool with only what pertains.

Links to next steps and key areas throughout template to navigate quickly.

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Examples of the HISTORY section•HPI

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Chart below becomes populated as your previous decisions are brought forward.

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HISTORY LEVEL decision needed - Refer to chart provided for quick reference

User’s input is carried forwardthroughout the templateto decision making charts

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Template includes 3 Sections

User’s input is transferred to top of template

Template has great flexibility as input can vary with each user.

Drop down menus and required fields are “non-existent”.

Save in Excel or PDF format using filename of your choice.

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Tool is created to be flexible and meet E&M CPT Coding needs

Will also customize these templates.

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