Coding Tutorials

The Academy is pleased to bring you a series of coding tutorials. These tutorials will be provided in PDF file format via e-mail to the purchasing member. Saving this file to your PC or portable storage device (e.g., flash drive or disc) allows you to complete the tutorials as your schedule allows.

Each tutorial consists of:

Tutorials currently available include:

Each tutorial has been credited with AAFP Prescribed CME credit as determined by the AAFP CME Accreditation Department. Physicians must complete an online post-test to receive CME credit. Physicians should only claim CME credit commensurate with their participation in the activity.

It is the policy of the AAFP that all CME planning committee/faculty/authors/editors/staff disclose relationships with commercial entities upon nomination/invitation of participation. Disclosure documents are reviewed for potential conflict of interests and, if identified, they are resolved prior to confirmation of participation. Only those participants who have no conflict of interest or who agree to an identified resolution process prior to their participation were involved in this CME activity.

The AAFP is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing education for physicians.

This tutorial focuses on the documentation and selection of a level of service for services provided in an inpatient setting, including those which involve both outpatient and inpatient care on the same date of service.

CME: Up to 1.5 Prescribed credits
Completion time: Approx. 1.5 hours

Elements of this tutorial include:

This tutorial has been reviewed and is acceptable for up to 1.5 Prescribed credits of CME by the American Academy of Family Physicians. AAFP accreditation begins 02/01/08. Term of approval is one year from this date with option for yearly renewal.

Upon completion of the post-test, members may submit their CME to the AAFP electronically. Non-members may contact the AAFP staff for a CME certificate.

Purchase the Inpatient E/M Coding: Selecting a Level of Service tutorial through the AAFP catalog sales or by phoning 800-944-0000 and asking for item #759.

This tutorial focuses on the documentation and selection of a level of service for office and outpatient visits.

CME: Up to 1.5 Prescribed credits
Completion time: Approx. 1.5 hours

Elements of this tutorial include:

This tutorial has been reviewed and is acceptable for up to 1.5 Prescribed credits of CME by the American Academy of Family Physicians. AAFP accreditation begins 12-01-06. Term of approval is one year from this date with option for yearly renewal. This activity has been renewed from 12-1-07 to 11-30-08.

Upon completion of the post-test, members may submit their CME to the AAFP electronically. Non-members may contact the AAFP staff for a CME certificate.

Purchase the Outpatient E/M Coding: Selecting a Level of Service tutorial through the AAFP catalog sales or by phoning 800-944-0000 and asking for item #752.

This first AAFP-produced coding tutorial provides an overview of the definitions and guidelines related to evaluation and management coding.

CME: Up to .75 Prescribed credits
Completion time: Approx. 45 minutes

The tutorial includes instruction on the following elements:

This activity has been reviewed and is acceptable for up to .75 Prescribed credits by the American Academy of Family Physicians. AAFP accreditation begins 06-01-06. Term of approval is one year from this date with option for yearly renewal. This activity has been renewed from 6-1-08 to 5-31-09.

The American Academy of Family Physicians designates this educational activity for a maximum of .75 AMA PRA Category I Credit(s)^TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Upon completion of the post-test, members may submit their CME to the AAFP electronically. Non-members may contact the AAFP staff for a CME certificate.

Purchase your copy of Introduction to Evaluation and Management Services Coding through the AAFP catalog sales or by calling 800-944-0000 to ask for item #319.