Coding Guide – E/M Changes for 2021

Do you want to be ready for the E/M changes in 2021? Download this guide for an explanation of CPT^®changes for codes 9920–99215. Learn about the new guidelines for using time to select a code and see the revised medical decision making grid. CMS is proposing to accept these AMA changes.

Table of contents

E/M changes in 2021 for 99202—99215
Shared or split services
History and exam
Using time
Overview of MDM
First element of MDM
Second element of MDM
Third element of MDM
MDM chart

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Last revised February 24, 2021 - Betsy Nicoletti
Tags: Documentation Guidelines

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