AMA Summary of 2021 E/M Changes

 Reference Document If you would like to dive into additional detail on current E/M coding, you can review the updated AMA’s release of their Office or Other Outpatient (99202-99215) and Prolonged Services (99243, 99244, 99245, 99417) Code and Guideline Changes. It contains definitions used within the CPT code descriptions, full CPT code descriptions, charts, and…

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E/M Time Grid

 Support Tool Choosing the correct E/M level according to time gets easier when you have the exact parameters of each level in front of you.  It is also helpful to have a working list of accepted components of an E/M time-based visit. This is a well-presented Time Grid tool to enhance your accuracy and streamlining…

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AMA E/M Tools & CMS Guidance

Reference Documents The AMA  provided a helpful grid for Medical Decision Making in 2021 (see below). AMA has NOT provided an updated version of the MDM grid for 2023. Please keep this in mind when reviewing this resource. For the most current grid and definitions, please review the AMA CPT Evaluation & Management Code Changes…

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FAQ-Evaluation and Management (E/M)

Our Research As we are all aware, there are known gray areas in the new E/M Coding, which took place on 1/1/2021.  One of the areas to consider is how a provider approaches E/M column 2,  “Amount and/or Complexity of Data to be Reviewed and Analyzed” when coding with Medical Decision Making (MDM). Through research,…

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The 2021 E/M Changes

 E/M Changes Chiropractors use the E/M codes to evaluate new patients, new conditions on established patients, new injuries, and periodic re-evaluations. Some doctors settle in on one or two codes and use them all the time. In 2021, the healthcare community saw the biggest changes to E/M Office Visit codes since 1997. This change gives…

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