E&M coding for encounters

      E&M coding for encounters


        Article summary

        [Keywords: billing level office visit]

        E&M coding for office visits changed dramatically in 2021.  Things like the level of detail of the HPI, the number of ROS systems and number of PE items no longer contribute to the correct level of billing.  Billing can be done by time, or by complexity of medical decision making.

        Click here to learn about Billing by time in athenaOne

        Click here for the AMA guidelines for Billing by Level of Medical Decision Making (MDM)