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Tonya D Shanahan1, Lisa E Gurley2, Sherri H Chatman3
1Family Nurse Practitioner Track, Moffett & Sanders School of Nursing, Samford University, Birmingham, Alabama.
Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners
|October 18, 2022
Summary
Nurse practitioner students can now learn medical decision-making (MDM) coding through engaging synchronous online case studies. This method addresses challenges posed by new guidelines and pandemic-related disruptions, enhancing educational preparation for reimbursement coding.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Nursing Practice
- Healthcare Reimbursement
Background:
- Nurse practitioners (NPs) require coding skills for patient encounter reimbursement.
- New medical decision-making (MDM) guidelines (effective Jan 1, 2021) present a learning curve.
- COVID-19 pandemic disrupted traditional coding education methods.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present a synchronous online method for teaching MDM coding to NP students.
- To describe the outcomes, lessons learned, and implications of this teaching approach.
Main Methods:
- Developed and implemented synchronous online case study sessions.
- Incorporated active student participation and real-time feedback.
- Addressed challenges of asynchronous learning and pandemic-related cancellations.
Main Results:
- Increased student engagement with peers, faculty, and MDM concepts.
- Provided a viable alternative to canceled on-campus coding practice sessions.
- Facilitated learning of complex MDM coding guidelines in a remote setting.
Conclusions:
- Synchronous online case studies are effective for teaching MDM coding to NP students.
- This method enhances engagement and addresses educational disruptions.
- Implications for improving nursing education and preparing NPs for practice.
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