CPT (R) evaluation and management (E/M) office visits and other outpatient codes were changed significantly in 2021.The CY2021 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule included a provision that has significant impact on coding. The purpose of the provision is to reduce the administrative burden on physicians-an outcome that the American Medical Association has worked with many leading healthcare organizations to achieve. This quick reference guide provides a side-by-side comparison of evaluation and management (E/M) codes. Easy to use, each table summarizes the requirements for reporting E/M services and helps the user select and validate proper E/M coding.
FEATURES AND BENEFITS
- E/M 2022 code changes - new and/or revised guidelines and codes
- 18 E/M tables summarizing the key components and contributory factors requirements for reporting E/M services saves time by giving an overall look at reporting requirements of frequently used codes.
- Required key components such as history, examination, and complexity of medical decision making to help the selection of level of E/M services.
- Contributory factors such as the severity of presenting problem, counseling, and coordination of care during patient encounter are listed to help proper reporting and coding of these services when provided.
- The final component of time, such as bedside/unit/floor time are included as well to help in proper code selection.
- ISBN10 1640161376
- ISBN13 9781640161375
- Publish Date 30 September 2021
- Publish Status Forthcoming
- Publish Country US
- Imprint American Medical Association
- Format Paperback
- Pages 20
- Language English