vxPAT or the “Provider Assistant Template” is a point and click template tool that allows physicians and ancillary staff to work together to efficiently document an office visit following CMS/Medicare standards for documentation. The template automatically calculates the Evaluation and Management (E&M) billing code/s for the visit, factoring in medical complexity and necessity based on the diagnosis (ICD) codes selected. If the provider accepts the suggested E&M codes, the codes automatically populate the vxCPRS Electronic Encounter form to be reviewed by coding/billing later. Providers can set up their own content for each area of the exam to truly customize the template, but shared text is also available for common normal/abnormal statements.
vxPAT automatically imports patient problem list, vitals, allergies, medications, and history data to further streamline note-writing and allow easy review of past visit data by the provider. Currently, vxPAT is available for general practice guidelines, but vxPAT templates for other specialty templates will be available in the future.
