E/M rules archive

We're archiving articles related to the E/M guidelines for services provided prior to January 1st, 2023. Though these posts don't apply to services going forward, they will be here if you need to reference them for auditing purposes.

Level of service

History

History | Documentation Guidelines for E/M Services
Counting conditions in the HPI and assessment
What is an interval history?

Exam

Exam | Documentation Guidelines for E/M Services
Describe the exam: E/M services for dermatology

Medical Decision Making

Time based E/M codes

Using Time to Select a Code
Time: using time for office visits
Definitive Guide to Documenting Time
Non Face-to-Face Prolonged Service | 99358
Code Prolonged Services with Confidence | Webinar

E/M reference sheets

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