Reporting Evaluation and Management Services in 2021

The Oxford Learners Dictionary defines a quantum leap as “a sudden, great and important change, improvement or development” and that describes exactly what is happening to the E&M code set in 2021 it is undergoing a huge, important transformative change meant to help make E/M office visit coding and documentation both simpler and more flexible. This is the first major change to this section of CPT in more than 25 years; and while many of us have known this change was headed our way for awhile now; many coders still seem to be a bit hazy on exactly how these new codes will or should be used and just was exactly changed. In this session we will guide you through the new changes, guidelines and regulatory guidance to make this quantum leap in coding a breeze.

Topics include:

• New CPT Codes for E/M Services
• Regulatory Guidance and documentation examples.

Attend this session to learn to:
• Utilize learned information to make accurate decisions regarding coding for the new E/M code set
• Understand and apply best practices in the documentation of evaluation and management services which will aid in correct reporting.
• Describe key CMS rules and regulations specific to E&M services and apply this knowledge in your own facility/providers claims.