In this exciting three-part series we will hear from our advisors all about how to unravel the E/M guidelines and how to interpret areas of documentation. In this episode, we will look at how to interpret some key definitions in the MDM  that affect a patient's condition. The meaning of acute vs chronic Exacerbated conditions vs severe exacerbations Complicated vs uncomplicated conditions There are many areas to dissect and you simply cannot do it without research, communication, and a good understanding of anatomy and disease processes. . Let's tune in to our advisors  Jennifer McNamara CCS,CPC,CPMA,CRC,CGSC,COPC AAPC Approved Instructor Email Jennifer at [email protected] Visit her website: https://www.sparkadvise.com Hear her speak at RevCycle Symposium and AAPC Healthcon Terry A Fletcher BS CPC CEMC CCC CCS CCSP CMC ACS-CA SCP-CA, QMPM Email Terry at [email protected] Visit her website: http://www.terryfletcher.net/ Christine Hall CHC(AAPC Instructor) CPC,CPB,CPMA,CRC,CEMC,CPC-I Email Christine at [email protected] Visit her website: https://www.stirlingglobalsolutions.com/ Hear her speak at RevCycle Symposium Betty Hovey, BSHAM CCS-P CDIP CPC COC CPMA CPCD CPB CPCI Email Betty at [email protected] Visit her website: https://chcs.consulting/ Follow Betty to a location near you: https://chcs.consulting/events/ Sonal Patel, BA, CPMA, CPC, CMC, ICDCM Email Sonal at [email protected]  She is  speaking  @1pm EST on February 20 and 21, 2023 at Assent Global on Auditing in 2023  Part I: Focus on New E/M Standards in the Office/Outpatient Setting; and Auditing in 2023  Part II: Focus on New E/M Standards in the Inpatient Setting, respectively. She has a weekly Compliance & Auditing Tip for NAMAS® on 2/23/2023 titled, Dawning of a New Era: The Sun Rises on New E/M Standards in 2023 and Beyond. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/healthcrossroads/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/healthcrossroads/support