Compliance Corner

Resources for the 2021 E/M Coding Updates:

• 2021_EM Guidelines Handbook (includes teaching material discussed during the E/M Code Changes education)
• FAQ 2021 EM Changes
• Reference guides
  • Documentation Flashcards
  • 2021 EM Changes Reference Guide
  • 2021 EM Supplemental Reference Guide
  • 2021 Code Changes Reference Guide

For questions related to the 2021 coding guidelines/code assignment please contact the PB Coding Education team at DG-PBCodingOperations@bmc.org. The PB Coding Education team is available to meet and discuss additional training opportunities to assist departments with this transition.

New Provider Training: 

All new BMC Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, and Certified Nurse Midwives who provide and bill Evaluation and Management (E/M) services, and Psychologists and Social Workers who bill for psychotherapy codes, are required to attend an educational session provided by the Billing Compliance team on coding and documentation. We make every effort to schedule new providers within the first 30 to 60 days of hire.

If you have questions about this mandatory training, please email  DG-Billing_Compliance@BMC.org.

BMC New Provider Education 2021 Slide Deck

Upcoming Coding Corner Sessions

Please Visit the BMC Compliance website here  for  a complete list of Compliance resources and for more information on coding and documentation.