Documentation, Coding, and Compliance: Practical Essentials for the Psychiatric NP

Accurate documentation and coding are essential to quality psychiatric care, yet evolving requirements and complex clinical encounters can make getting them right a challenge. This session will provide psychiatric NPs with practical guidance for documenting services, selecting appropriate codes, and meeting key compliance requirements in everyday practice. Faculty will address common documentation and coding pitfalls, strategies for supporting medical necessity, and considerations for reducing compliance and reimbursement risk. Participants will leave with actionable approaches to improve documentation efficiency, coding confidence, and compliance while keeping the focus on patient care.