We work to actively promote correct claim coding, including the appropriate use of Evaluation and Management (E&M) codes. To support this effort and our goal of improved physician education, we are implementing a post-pay review and education program for providers. Providers who appear to bill a higher volume of high level evaluation and management codes in comparison to their peers will be identified as part of this program.
Providers who are identified will receive a request for medical records. We will review the claim submissions along with the medical records to determine if the appropriate E&M level was billed.
If we determine that the medical documentation submitted supported an E&M code of a lower level than what was originally paid, we will adjust the claim and recoup the amount. If a provider fails to submit the supporting documentation requested, we will also adjust the claim and recoup the amount. In either case, a remittance advisory describing the payment details of the adjusted claim will be sent to the mailing address we have on file for the provider.
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