Wiki Medical Decision Making

[ahinman]

This may sound like a crazy question.....but a consulting firm just took a look at some of our ERs and an area they are telling us that in the Amount and/or Complexity of Data....They are counting 1 point for ordering an X-ray then they are counting 2 points for independent visualization of image.

Can anybody give me insight into what you are doing at your facility. Also, if you are doing it the same way as the consultants do you have any documentation from an FI that is telling you it is okay to do it this way?

Thank you!!

 

[randiroyder]

What the consultant told you is correct. This is the standard for all auditors. Go to this website and at the bottom of the page click on "Coding and Documentation Pocket Reference". Look in the MDM section and you will see how many points each section is worth.

I hope this helps,

http://www.trailblazerhealth.com/Specialty Services/Evaluation and Management/default.aspx