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title: 'Unraveling Evaluation and Management : Documenting the Cheif Complaint'
type: 'episode'
url: 'https://doc.social/episodes/unraveling-evaluation-and-management-documenting-the-cheif-complaint'
show: 'Healthcare Crossroads'
show_url: 'https://doc.social/podcasts/healthcare-crossroads'
published: '2023-03-22'
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# Unraveling Evaluation and Management : Documenting the Cheif Complaint

## Summary

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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