Medical Documentation, Billing and Coding for the Advanced Practice Nurse

Carol Berger is an inspiring dedicated health professional and teacher. Credentials include Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), and Certified Family Nurse Practitioner. She has devoted her life to serving her patients and students. Currently serving as an Associate Professor of Nursing at the Catherine McAuley School of Nursing within Maryville University’s esteemed Myrtle E. And Earl E. Walker College of Health Professions, Dr. Berger brings with her life experience as a nurse and provider to inspire and educate the rising generation. Theresa Galakatos is a dynamic and accomplished healthcare professional who has established herself as a prominent figure in the nursing and academic spheres. With an impressive array of credentials, including a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), a Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing (Ph.D.), a Master of Social Work (MSW), and multiple Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degrees, she stands as a true exemplar of lifelong learning and dedication to the field. Currently serving as an Associate Professor of Nursing at the Catherine McAuley School of Nursing within Maryville University's esteemed Myrtle E. and Earl E. Walker College of Health Professions, Dr. Galakatos brings her wealth of knowledge and practical experience to inspire and educate the next generation of healthcare professionals. Nina A. Zimmermann is an Assistant Professor of Nursing at Maryville University and an adult nurse practitioner (NP). In 2019, she earned her doctorate in education at Maryville University. Dr. Zimmermann has 15 years of advanced practice nursing and 13 years of nurse practitioner education experience and She is a board-certified adult primary care NP with a primary care clinical practice in St. Louis and Maryville Health and Wellness Clinic. She has published and presented in her research areas of adherence to clinical practice guidelines for asthma, asthma patient and family education, innovative and active-learning online teaching strategies, NP students’ learning how to document a patient encounter, and the use of infographics to promote nursing students’ learning of their patient’s culture and diversity. She is a co-host of the Nurse Practitioners Changing Practice podcast and website, https://npschangingpractice.com/

1. History of Medicare and Medicaid
2. General Principles of Medical Record Documentation
3. Documentation
4. The 2021/2023 Evaluation and Management Coding Changes
5. Specialty Services
6. Examples of Documentation with Coding
7. Additional Services
8. Legal Implications of Coding and Billing
9. Medical Necessity
10. Practice Coding
11. Practice Answers
12. Resources