Evaluation and Management Codes, used for physician billing, are crucial in capturing the precise level of care needed for accurate and full care reimbursement. In 2021, a number of changes in the rules for these codes will change how physicians bill for clinic visits. This episode will succinctly and comprehensively cover those crucial changes.
Guest speakers:
Aman Sabharwal, MD, MHA, CPHM
Senior Principal, Operational Effectiveness
Vizient
Sheila Bowlds, MBA, RHIA
Consulting Director
Vizient
Moderator:
Tomas Vi...
Evaluation and Management Codes, used for physician billing, are crucial in capturing the precise level of care needed for accurate and full care reimbursement. In 2021, a number of changes in the rules for these codes will change how physicians bill for clinic visits. This episode will succinctly and comprehensively cover those crucial changes.
Guest speakers:
Aman Sabharwal, MD, MHA, CPHM
Senior Principal, Operational Effectiveness
Vizient
Sheila Bowlds, MBA, RHIA
Consulting Director
Vizient
Moderator:
Tomas Villanueva, DO, MBA, FACPE, SFHM
Associate Vice President
Clinical Resources
Vizient
Show Notes:
[01:06] Function and importance of E&M Codes
[02:13] Outdated coding and documentation rules to be replaced
[03:16] Why now?
[04:02] Clinic/ambulatory E&M codes affected
[05:10] Only what is “clinically relevant”
[05:58] Components needed for the clinic codes
[06:33] Revisions
[08:33] Total Time for Office Visits
[09:44] Things included and not included
[12:15] Deleted code
[12:48] Main points to keep in mind
Links | Resources:
CMS Evaluation and Management Services Guide Click here
AMA E&M Codes web page Click here
AAFP E&M Codes web page Click here
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