Gastroenterology Coding Alert

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Are E/M Changes on the Horizon?

Question: We have heard conflicting reports about whether big changes are coming to E/M payment and documentation in 2020. Can you clarify? South Carolina Subscriber Answer: The big changes to E/M services were listed in the 2020 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule proposal, but the changes will not go into effect this year. Instead, the 2020 Final Rule says that the [...]
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