Critical Care is the direct care by the physician or MLP for a patient with a high probability of imminent or life threatening deterioration in their condition....Read More
An NPP in the ED is defined by Medicare as either a nurse practitioner (NP) or a physician assistant (PA). The DEA uses the term “midlevel’s” (MLP)....Read More
Laceration repairs are one of the most common procedures performed in the ED setting. CPT is based on three elements: length, location and complexity. Documentation should accurately...Read More
E/M is based on three elements: History of present illness (HPI), Physical Exam (PE) and Medical Decision Making (MDM). Documentation should accurately reflect each of the 3...Read More
