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werlp · Oct 18, 2015

I wish I had some advice for you. New NP here, but I just wanted to agree with you. I wish we would have been taught more about documentation and coding. Hope someone has some good advice for you (us).

WKShadowNP, DNP, APRN · Oct 19, 2015

Look up information on meaningful use. It will maximize your reimbursement. The way my preceptor explained it to me, though, with his short list reminders, made it sound like if you addressed your CC, HPI, and use a thorough SOAP approach, you would have all required documentation. Most agencies are using EMRs now (all should be) and a good program will include all the fields you need to complete so that you can ensure proper documentation for your 99213s and 99214s (code for office visits). I'm just learning this stuff and I was prompted to do so by some smart people here. If I don't ask questions during my clinicals, I will be so lost when I start my new job this time next year (actually, sooner.)

lhflanurseNP, APRN · Oct 25, 2015

While in my rotations, they actually had me spend a couple of days with the "coder". It was AWESOME. This is invaluable as practitioners are now responsible for doing the coding. Not only do you have to maximize coding, you need to be aware of the PQRS coding for Medicare reimbursement. Ask your preceptors if you can do this.