Written by a physician, the expanded second edition delivers a proven, functional approach to making the E/M system work for physicians. Practical E/M methodology supports and promotes quality care while providing appropriate tools to build around the CPT E/M documentation principle of the "nature of presenting problem" (NPP), CPT coding guidelines and Documentation Guidelines for E/M Services. This invaluable resource will help physician practices appropriately increase bottom-line revenue by determining the correct level of care.

The new edition also responds to requests for greater breadth of Intelligent Medical Records (IMR) tools and includes:

-New feature! A Comprehensive set of sample IMR forms for the most common E/M types of services on a CD-ROM
-New feature! Tools for ER departments, nursing and home health care providers that rely on the three components of NPP
-New feature! Tools to assist physicians with other caretakers such as teaching hospitals, residents, nurse practitioners and physician's assistants...