This article is from the Category of Code section in our Everyday Coding book. It provides definitions and tips for determining whether an office … [Read more...]
E/M frequency data for family medicine and internal medicine
CMS releases E/M frequency data annually. A physician self-elects their specialty designation when enrolling with Medicare. The panel for family … [Read more...]
Pre-operative clearance in primary care
Primary care practices are frequently asked to do preoperative evaluations or clearances on their own patients by a surgeon. Although a routine … [Read more...]
Using Time to Select a level of E/M service
ARCHIVE The 1995/1997 Documentation Guidelines are gone beginning 1-1-2023. (Ding dong....) However we will still need to use them when auditing … [Read more...]
History | Documentation Guidelines for E/M Services
ARCHIVE The 1995/1997 Documentation Guidelines are gone beginning 1-1-2023. (Ding dong....) However, we will still need to use them when auditing … [Read more...]
Quick Coding Reference Sheet – E/M Services
E/M Quick Reference for Evaluation and Management Codes This is an E/M reference using the 1995/1997 guidelines. As of Jan 1, 2023 it will no longer … [Read more...]
Definitive Guide to Documenting Time
This is an E/M reference using the 1995/1997 guidelines. As of Jan 1, 2023 it will no longer be in use. Why have we kept it on the site? In case you … [Read more...]