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FAQ: Scoring the elements in the new E/M guidelines for 2021

Scoring elements can be challenging with the new E/M guidelines for 2021. We hope this series of frequently asked questions helps provide some … [Read more...]

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 medical decision-making and this article describes the first of three … [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  have a changed … [Read more...]

The third element of MDM: risk of complications

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...]

New E/M rules effective date and payer policies

Question: When can we start using the new E/M rules for new and established patient visits? And, are all payers going to follow … [Read more...]

E/M for Dermatology | History, Exam, MDM

Accurately documenting and coding E/M services is critical to reducing compliance risk and maximizing revenue for the evaluation and management … [Read more...]

Medical Decision Making | Evaluation and Management Services

Lunch and Learn Medical Decision Making is the third key component of evaluation and management services. MDM has three components: The number … [Read more...]

Medical Decision Making | Documentation Guidelines for E/M Services

This article relates to the 1995/1997 documentation guidelines, and not to office/outpatient codes 99202--99215 in … [Read more...]

Moderate or High MDM – General Surgery

Accurately select the level of medical decision making, using the 1995 and 1997 Documentation Guidelines. This article provides examples of moderate … [Read more...]

Prescription drug management and medical decision making (MDM)

Whether using the original 1995/1997 guidelines or the 2021 new office/outpatient code guidelines for selecting the level of E/M service, the question … [Read more...]

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Defining problems using the new 2021 office visit guidelines

The AMA has developed specific definitions for … Read More...

Chronic Care Management

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Essential documentation for medication management and psychotherapy

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Insights: Changes in level of service using 2021 office visit guidelines

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Our mission is to provide accurate, comprehensive, up-to-date coding information, allowing medical practices to increase revenue, decrease coding denials and reduce compliance risk. That's what coding knowledge can do.

In 1988, CodingIntel.com founder Betsy Nicoletti started a Medical Services Organization for a rural hospital, supporting physician practice. She has been a self-employed consultant since 1998. She estimates that in the last 20 years her audience members number over 28,400 at in person events and webinars. She has had 2,500 meetings with clinical providers and reviewed over 43,000 medical notes. She knows what questions need answers and developed this resource to answer those questions. For more about Betsy visit www.betsynicoletti.com.

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