CME OnDemand: 2022 AOFAS Annual Meeting-Symposium 7B: Coding and Practice Management Forum

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Video Summary

The video transcript includes three presentations. The first presentation by Dave Petowitz discusses coding and legislative updates for foot and ankle surgeons. He mentions that there are no major changes for foot and ankle in 2023, and that the conversion factor is expected to decrease by 4% in that year. He emphasizes the importance of accurate coding and adherence to coding guidelines. The second presentation by Mike Inardi provides an update on evaluation and management (E&M) office changes. He explains the AMA's changes in 2021 to eliminate unnecessary documentation and allow physicians to choose between medical decision-making and total time spent with the patient for documentation. He discusses the AMA's guidelines for medical decision-making and how it can influence the level of E&M coding. The third presentation by Aaron Geyer discusses disruptive physician behavior and how to manage it. He provides a definition of disruptive behavior and highlights the importance of addressing it to maintain a positive work environment and avoid potential lawsuits. He suggests establishing clear processes for evaluating and investigating complaints, maintaining confidential documentation, and offering education and counseling as strategies for addressing disruptive behavior.

Keywords

coding

legislative updates

E&M office changes

AMA

medical decision-making

disruptive physician behavior

positive work environment

evaluating complaints

confidential documentation