Synopsis:
The new 2021 E/M documentation guidelines are set to take effect Jan. 1, 2021, and are expected to create a sea change in how medical practices select a level of E/M service. The revised reporting requirements mark the first significant update in more than 20 years since the release of the 1995 and 1997 documentation guidelines. The 2021 E/M Office Visit Reference Guide delivers a comprehensive overview of the new E/M documentation guidelines and a clear, in- depth analysis of the 2021 changes, including the confusing new medical decision-making (MDM) guidelines so that you can ensure a seamless shift to the new guidelines. Use the 2021 E/M Office Visit Reference Guide to train staff, reduce the risk of miscoding and the denials and audits that may result, and lessen the disruption to a key revenue stream. E/M office visits account for 20% of total physician fee schedule charge. In 2018, practices gained $15.6 billion in payments from Medicare for the suite of E/M office visit codes 99201-99215.
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