When Documentation Tries Too Hard Article Reference Code: NAMAS.01.23.2026 Written by: Shannon O. DeConda, CPC, CPMA, CEMA, CEMC, CPA-EDU There is an interesting moment that happens in the course of conduction an audit. You open the note. You start reading. You think, “Okay, we’re off to a strong start.” But then, something shifts. The further you…
What Is a Medical Auditor? How the Role Differs from a Medical Coder In the world of healthcare compliance, the roles of medical coders and medical auditors are often misunderstood, even by those working within the field. While both are essential to documentation integrity and revenue cycle success, they serve very different functions. So, what…
5 Steps to Prepping for Physician Education Article Reference Code: NAMAS.11.07.2025 Written by: Betty Hovey Hey Y’all! As physician educators, we have a tough job. Sometimes it’s like herding cats through a minefield-exhausting, unpredictable, and we sometimes get a few scratches. I mean, you’re speaking to physicians that may be able to diagnose a patient from across the room, but glaze over…
Article Reference Code: NAMAS.10.24.2025 5 Steps in Auditing E/M for a Beginner Written by: Alexis Combs Most know that Evaluation and Management (E/M) services are some of the most common codes you’ll come across in medical billing and auditing. This guide is all about office and outpatient visits, the bread and butter of E/M coding.…
Article Reference Code: NAMAS 10.10.2025 Stop Teaching the Grid. Start Teaching the Why: Mentoring in MDM Auditing Written by: Shannon DeConda Auditing can feel like trying to solve a puzzle where the pieces keep changing shape. When we work with other coders and auditors who are struggling with E/M it’s not about finding the right…