Practical E/M: Documentation and Coding Solutions for Quality Patient Care, second edition enables physicians to complete evaluation and management (E/M) coding and documentation correctly in a timely fashion, without interfering with patient care. The updated edition includes a CD-ROM, expanded tools and sample forms. Written by a physician, the expanded second edition delivers a proven, functional approach to making the E/M system work for physicians. Practical E/M methodology supports and promotes quality care while providing appropriate tools to build around the CPT(R) E/M documentation principle of the nature of presenting problem (NPP), CPT coding guidelines and documentation guidelines for E/M services. An Invaluable Resource to Help Increase Your RevenueThis new edition also responds to requests for greater breadth of intelligent medical records (IMR) tools. By determining the correct level of care, physician practices can appropriately increase their bottom-line revenue.