The documentation of the chief complaint is a crucial part of a patient's medical record. The chief complaint is the primary reason a patient seeks medical attention, and it is important to document it accurately to ensure proper diagnosis and treatment. In this episode, we will discuss

• Documentation vs Guidelines
• What the payers are saying

There is a level of critical thinking needed by coders and auditors. Our advisors will discuss these areas in detail
Let's tune in to our advisors

Jennifer McNamara CCS,CPC,CPMA,CRC,CGSC,COPC AAPC Approved Instructor

Email Jennifer at jmcnamara@oncospark.com
Visit her website: https://www.sparkadvise.com
Hear her speak at RevCycle Symposium and AAPC Healthcon

Terry A Fletcher BS CPC CEMC CCC CCS CCSP CMC ACS-CA SCP-CA, QMPM

Email Terry at terryfletchercpc@aol.com
Visit her website: http://www.terryfletcher.net/

Christine Hall CHC(AAPC Instructor) CPC,CPB,CPMA,CRC,CEMC,CPC-I

Email Christine at christine.hall.guru@gmail.com
Visit her website: https://www.stirlingglobalsolutions.com/
Hear her speak at RevCycle Symposium

Betty Hovey, BSHAM CCS-P CDIP CPC COC CPMA CPCD CPB CPCI

Email Betty at bettyhovey@chcs.consulting
Visit her website: https://chcs.consulting/
Follow Betty to a location near you: https://chcs.consulting/events/

Sonal Patel, BA, CPMA, CPC, CMC, ICDCM

Email Sonal at paintthemedicalpicturepodcast@gmail.com 

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