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This webinar will focus on the importance of Risk Assessments and Inpatient Documentation and Coding as a measure of quality care. We will learn the goal of a risk assessment and how to document the assessment, along with the treatment plan. We will also learn how to document inpatient services and proper coding to accurately capture services rendered, including E/M.

Why is this topic important?
Both risk assessments and inpatient documentation and coding are vital pieces of Mental Health and Psychiatry. Risk Assessments are an essential piece of having a complete medical record that is accurate and ensures a consistent approach to care. Proper inpatient documentation and coding ensures that services rendered are appropriately reported.

Who would benefit from this topic?
Clinical staff, office managers, billers and coders, as well as Quality Managers.

What information or new skills will the attendee take away from this webinar?
The attendee will learn the importance of accurately documenting risk, when a risk assessment should be conducted and common problematic approaches. The attendee will also learn the guidelines needed for inpatient documentation and coding, including E/M and other services.

Why is the presenter the expert on this topic?
Jamie has over 20 years in the medical field, focusing most of those years on Psychiatry and Mental Health, HEDIS, Quality Measures, Documentation, Coding and Auditing.