G2211: A Breakdown of One of the Most Difficult Codes

​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.

​Learning Objectives

• ​Understand the history and intent behind CMS’s development of G2211

• ​Identify key updates for G2211 reporting in 2025

• ​Recognize the differences in how CMS and commercial payers reimburse G2211

• ​Analyze real-world case studies to distinguish proper vs. improper use

• ​Apply documentation do’s and don’ts using an auditor’s compliance checklist

• ​Pinpoint top denial reasons for G2211 and learn how to prevent them

• ​Discuss specialty provider considerations for reporting G2211

• ​Implement best practices to ensure accurate coding, billing, and audit readiness

​Areas Covered in the Session

• ​Discuss the intent and purpose background behind G2211

• ​Outline updates new in 2025 with CMS and commercial payers

• ​Dissect real-world case studies: appropriate vs. inappropriate usage of G2211

• ​Outline documentation do’s and don’ts from an auditor's compliance checklist for G2211

• ​Highlight top denial reasons for G2211 and how to avoid them

• ​Outline commercial payers vs. CMS reimbursement for G2211

• ​Specialty providers use of G2211

• ​Live Q&A Session

​Suggested Attendees

• ​Coders

• ​Billers

• ​Providers

• ​Revenue Cycle Professionals

• ​Auditors

• ​Compliance Officers

• ​Practice Managers

• ​Clinical Documentation Improvement (CDI) Specialists

• ​Coding Trainers and Educators

• ​Office Managers

• ​Revenue Integrity Teams

• ​Medical Group Administrators

• ​HIM (Health Information Management) Professionals

• ​Denials Management Teams

• ​Prior Authorization Specialists

• ​Clinic Administrators

• ​Outpatient Clinic Managers

• ​Ambulatory Surgery Center Managers

• ​Medical Directors

• ​Physician Advisors

• ​Quality Improvement Staff

• ​Managed Care Professionals

• ​Payer Relations Specialists

• ​Contracting and Reimbursement Specialists

• ​Health System Finance Teams

​About the Presenter

​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.

​Additional Information

​System Requirement:

• ​Internet Speed: Preferably above 1 MBPS

• ​Headset: Any decent headset and microphone which can be used to hear clearly

​Live Course Cancellation Policy: If for any reason Skillacquire need to cancel this program, Skillacquire will notify participants by email of the cancellation no less than 24 hours prior to the expected start time.

​For more information, you can reach out to the below contact:

​Toll-Free No: 1-302-444-0162

​Email: [email protected]