Implementing CPT® Evaluation and Management (E/M) revisions

Together, the AMA and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) have achieved the first overhaul of evaluation and management (E/M) office visit documentation and coding in almost 30 years. These landmark E/M office visit code changes deploy Jan. 1, 2021.

These revisions have the potential to significantly reduce physician burden and improve patient care. However, in order to properly implement these large-scale changes, active planning is critical. As the authoritative source on the CPT® code set, the AMA is committed to assisting the health care community transition with as little friction as possible.

E/M CPT learning module

This educational module provides an overview of the evaluation and management (E/M) code revisions and shows how it differs from current coding requirements and terminology.

Videos to guide you step-by-step

Videos to guide you step-by-step

On Jan. 23, 2020, the CPT®/RUC Workgroup on E/M hosted a panel presentation to help the health care community hit the ground running when the E/M office visit documentation and coding changes deploy on Jan. 1, 2021.

How did we get here and what changes can you expect?

Chris Jagmin, MD, vice chair of the CPT® Editorial Panel, presents the history of the CPT®/RUC Workgroup on E/M and an overview of the revisions to the 2021 E/M office visit CPT® codes.

Using MDM criteria to document an office visit

Peter Hollmann, MD, co-chair of the CPT®/RUC Workgroup on E/M, elaborates on how to use the new medical decision making (MDM) criteria to select a level of service.

Using time to select a code level

Barbara Levy, MD, co-chair of the CPT®/RUC Workgroup on E/M, elaborates on how to select a code in the office or other outpatient setting using total time on the date of the encounter.

CPT® Evaluation and Management (E/M) revisions FAQs

CPT® Evaluation and Management (E/M) revisions FAQs

Review questions and answers regarding Medical Decision Making (MDM), time and documentation not specifically covered in other CPT coding guidance, and find out how to apply to the 2021 guidelines.

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Table of Contents

  1. Videos to guide you step-by-step
  2. CPT® Evaluation and Management (E/M) revisions FAQs
  3. Simplified Outpatient Documentation & Coding toolkit