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Point Providers to E/M Differences

Published on Thu Aug 14, 2025

Question: A provider asked whether they can adjust their evaluation and management (E/M) coding to account for spending more time with a nervous patient. The provider asked specifically about time-based coding but also mentioned accommodating the patient’s nervousness. Does a patient’s demeanor play into time-based leveling calculations? AAPC Forum Participant Answer: If your provider is using time to select the appropriate E/M [...]
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