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 chronicExacerbated conditions vs severe exacerbationsComplicated 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 jmcnamara@oncospark.comVisit her website: https://www.sparkadvise.comHear 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 terryfletchercpc@aol.comVisit her website: http://www.terryfletcher.net/ Christine Hall CHC(AAPC Instructor) CPC,CPB,CPMA,CRC,CEMC,CPC-I Email Christine at christine.hall.guru@gmail.comVisit 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 bettyhovey@chcs.consultingVisit 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 paintthemedicalpicturepodcast@gmail.com 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