The documentation of the chief complaint is a crucial part of a patient's medical record. The chief complaint is the primary reason a patient seeks medical attention, and it is important to document it accurately to ensure proper diagnosis and treatment. In this episode, we will discuss Documentation vs Guidelines What the payers are saying There is a level of critical thinking needed by coders and auditors. Our advisors will discuss these areas in detail Let's tune in to our advisors Jennifer McNamara CCS,CPC,CDEO,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 various ⁠Oncospark Conferences⁠ 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]  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/healthcrossroads/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/healthcrossroads/support