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E/M Coding in 2021: The Times (and More) Are A-Changin’

Year: 2021

Type: article

Abstract: Major revisions for commonly reported office and outpatient evaluation and management (E/M) codes were implemented on January 1, 2021, by the American Medical Association and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. The goal of these changes was to simplify and streamline these service codes, with time and medical decision-making (MDM) now being the sole determinants of the overall E/M level. We present an overview of the new guidelines, requirements, and code descriptors to aid in accurate documentation and billing. Additional resources are provided if further billing and coding questions arise.

Source: Cutis

DOI: 10.12788/cutis.0270

Author: Alexandra Flamm

Institutions: Pennsylvania State University, SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University, Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center

Language: English

Topic: Medical Coding and Health Information

Subfield: Health Information Management

Field: Health Professions

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: bronze

OpenAlex ID: W3184619883