G2211: A Breakdown of One of the Most Difficult Codes
Format: On-Demand Webinar | Presenter: Dawson Ballard Jr, RHIA, CCS-P, CPC, CPC-P, CEMC, CPMA, CUC, CPCD, RCMS, CEMA, AAPC Fellow | Duration: 60 minutes | Location: Online Webinar
Format: On-Demand Webinar | Presenter: Dawson Ballard Jr, RHIA, CCS-P, CPC, CPC-P, CEMC, CPMA, CUC, CPCD, RCMS, CEMA, AAPC Fellow | Duration: 60 minutes | Location: Online Webinar
G2211 — CMS developed this add-on code to capture the complexity inherent in certain outpatient E/M visits, but unfortunately has not provided clear or concise guidance on how to accurately report it. As a result, many providers, coders, and billing staff continue to struggle with understanding when and how to properly use this code in everyday practice.
This confusion can lead to denials, lost revenue, or compliance risks if not handled correctly. This webinar will address the full background, history, and original intent behind G2211, break down the key concepts for accurate reporting, and outline what payers are really looking for in documentation. Attendees will learn about the most common pitfalls, potential compliance traps, and practical steps to reduce risk. Real clinical scenarios will illustrate when G2211 is appropriate — and when it is not — so that coders, providers, and auditors leave with greater confidence in applying this code compliantly and successfully. By attending this session, participants will gain clear, actionable guidance to help protect revenue, avoid denials, and stay aligned with CMS and commercial payer expectations.
Dawson Ballard Jr. is a healthcare coding expert and educator with over 20 years of experience in medical coding, auditing, and education. He specializes in CPT, ICD-10-CM, and HCPCS coding across a variety of specialties, including OBGYN, family practice, and internal medicine. Dawson has held positions such as Coding Auditor & Educator at Rush University Medical Center, Audit & Compliance Specialist at LMH Health, and Risk Adjustment Coding Auditor at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City. He holds multiple industry credentials, including Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), Certified Coding Specialist – Physician Based (CCS-P), Certified Professional Coder (CPC), and Certified Professional Medical Auditor (CPMA). Dawson is recognized as an AAPC Fellow and actively contributes to professional associations, having served as a local chapter officer, speaker, and published author on medical coding topics.
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