Description
This webinar provides an in-depth review of key Medical Decision Making (MDM) concepts that impact E/M code selection and documentation compliance. Participants will explore shared decision making, independent interpretation, prescription drug management, surgery risk factors, escalation of care, and other commonly misunderstood MDM elements through guideline review and practical clinical scenarios. Attendees will gain strategies to strengthen documentation, support compliant coding practices, and improve audit readiness.
Objectives:
- Analyze key Medical Decision Making (MDM) concepts and elements
- Distinguish documentation strategies that support MDM credit
- Evaluate shared decision-making and patient management scenarios
View Q&A: A Deep Dive into Medical Decision Making: Beyond the Basics
View a snippet of the presentation on HCGTV: A Deep Dive into Medical Decision Making: Surgery with Risk Factors
Presenter
Susan Bonham, CPC, CEMC, CGSC, COBGC, COPC, AAPC Approved Instructor
Susan brings over two decades of experience to her role as a Senior Coding Quality Auditor. Susan has supported both large health systems and private practices by leading coding teams, performing audits, and providing customized education for coders and providers. Susan is a natural educator and mentor, known for delivering practical, impactful education that improves coding accuracy and compliance.
Emily Lomaquahu, CPC, CPMA, CEDC
Emily is a Senior Coding Quality Auditor for Haugen Consulting Group and brings over a decade of experience to the profee team! She began her career as an auditor and with her keen eye for detail, she quickly found it was a perfect fit. Emily thrives in a collaborative environment and enjoys creating high-quality trainings to help providers and coders navigate charts and improve their accuracy.
She earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Colorado, in Denver. Emily specializes in Evaluation and Management (E/M), Primary Care, Anesthesia, Emergency Department, and Neurology, though she says Anesthesia and Neurology are her favorites! She is a Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Certified Professional Medical Auditor (CPMA), and Certified Emergency Department Coder (CEDC).
CE Credits
AHIMA – Expires September 16, 2027
This webinar has been approved for 1 continuing education unit for use in fulfilling the continued education requirements of the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA). Granting prior approval from AHIMA does not constitute endorsement of the program content or its program sponsor.
- Domain: Data Structure, Content, and Information Governance
AAPC – Expires September 30, 2027
This program has the prior approval of the American Academy for Professional Coders (AAPC) for 1 continuing education hour. Granting of prior approval in no way constitutes endorsement by AAPC of the program content or the program sponsor.
- Specialty CEUs: COC, CPC, CPC-P, CANPC, CCC, CCPC, CCVTC, CDEI, CDEO, CDEO-I, CEDC, CEMC, CENTC, CFPC, CGIC, CGSC, CHONC, CIC, CIC-I, CIMC, COBGC, COC-I, COPC, COSC, CPB, CPB-I, CPC-9, CPCD, CPC-I, CPC-M, CPCO, CPCO-I, CPEDC, CPMA, CPMA-I, CPMS, CPPM, CPPM-I, CPRC, CRC, CRC-I, CRHC, CSFAC, CUC, CVBA, FMC, RCMS
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