MDM Archives - CodingIntel

Is it true that history and exam won’t be required elements for E/M services?

Question: Is it true that history and exam won’t be required elements for evaluation and management services? Answer: That is true for new … [Read more...]

The first element of MDM in 2021 office visits

The first element of MDM: number and complexity of problems addressed E/M changes for 2021 for codes 99202—99215 There are three elements in … [Read more...]

An overview of the revised MDM

Medical Decision Making: selecting the correct level of service for codes 99202—99215 in 2021: In 2021, E/M codes 99202—99215 will have a changed … [Read more...]

The third element of MDM in 2021

The third element of MDM: risk of complications and/or morbidity or mortality of patient management at the encounter E/M changes for 2021 for codes … [Read more...]

Prescription drug management and medical decision making (MDM)

The Documentation Guidelines identify three key components in E/M services: history, exam and medical decision making. When should you count … [Read more...]

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