Session Description: This webinar will provide medical auditors with a detailed understanding of the documentation requirements and medical necessity criteria for Chronic Care Management (CCM) and Principal Care Management (PCM). Participants will learn how to accurately document services to meet compliance standards and avoid common pitfalls in coding and billing. The session will cover the specific elements required for CCM and PCM documentation, the criteria for establishing medical necessity, and the importance of thorough and precise record-keeping.
Learning Objectives:
Understand Documentation Requirements: Learn the specific documentation requirements for CCM and PCM, including the necessary elements that must be included in patient records to ensure compliance.
Define Medical Necessity: Gain a clear understanding of the criteria used to establish medical necessity for CCM and PCM services, and how to ensure that documentation supports these criteria.
Identify Common Documentation Errors: Recognize common documentation errors in CCM and PCM that can lead to compliance issues and learn strategies to avoid these errors.
NAMAS presentations are submitted for approval to the AAPC and requested for 1 credit hour for Core A and all applicable certifications, including CPMA.