
Changes in E&M Codes for 2021
Dec 31st, 2020 by Vizient
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[02:13] Outdated coding and documentation rules to be replaced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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