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E/M Coding:

Study 3 Tips to Solidify Your Physical Exam Level Expertise

Published on Wed Sep 14, 2011

Mixing 1995 and 1997 guidelines is OK, but follow only one set per case.Any time you select the best E/M code for a patient's office visit, you need to decide whether to follow the 1995 or 1997 E/M coding guidelines. Our experts help guide your choice with three tips that will keep every coder on track.Background: When your physician examines a patient in the office, you'll choose an E/M code from 99201- 99205 (Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of a new patient, which requires these 3 key components ...) for new patients or 99212-99215 (Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of an established patient, which requires at least 2 of these 3 key components ...) for established patients. The level of physical examination is one of the key factors in helping you determine the correct E/M code. The physical exam key [...]
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