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    Wiki Data combination MDM table 2021

    Hi I need a clarity in the data tab combination of elements. Provider order 2 each Lab tests, and reviewed the US Abdomen. Kindly clarify me whether this will go to Moderate in MDM table B or I should go to Low MDM in table B.
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    Wiki What element level of MDM would a specialist referral fall under 2021 E/M Guidelines?

    Our PCP providers would like to consider a referral to a specialist as a LOW RISK under column 3 of the 2021 E/M table for Risk of Complications and/or Morbidity or Mortality of Patient Management. In comparison to Box A. of the 2020 & earlier E/M table and guidelines, whether a condition was...
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    Wiki Pain management & Quantifying Multiple Chronic Illnesses of the Spine per 2021 E/M Guidelines

    I could really use some input/direction/help quantifying multiple chronic illnesses of the spine. Patient with chronic low back pain. Her pain is axial. It is muscular and related to severe scoliosis and degenerative changes. Would you consider this one chronic illness, low back pain or 2...
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    Wiki Specificity for New E/M changes 2021

    How specific do providers need to be in there plan for these new changes? My providers are listing the patients diagnoses then underneath that they list there "plan." In the plan they will list continue viibryd for depression or continue Adderall for ADHD. In there diagnoses list they list major...
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    Wiki 2021 MDM: Procedure Risk Factors

    What would you identify as a procedure risk factor? Is it the documented inherent risks of the procedure? Please provide supporting references if possible.
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    Wiki 2021 E/M MDM Element #3 - Minimal and Low Risk

    Does anyone have any clarification on the new 2021 E/M Guidelines when it comes to Element #3? I am having trouble being able to choose between minimal risk and low risk for a patient because they do not have specific bullet options in those two categories to pick from. For example, if a...
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    Wiki 2021 E/M- Medical Necessity

    I have a question regarding the new 2021 E/M guidelines. I am coding and also performing audits by using the Namas audit tool. After all the webinars and workshops I did to prepare for the 2021 change I was never made aware of that there are steps within the audit to validate the medical...
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    Wiki 2021 E/M Updates- Medical Necessity

    I have a question regarding the new 2021 E/M guidelines. I am coding and also performing audits by using the Namas audit tool. After all the webinars and workshops I did to prepare for the 2021 change I was never made aware of that there are steps within the audit to validate the medical...
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    Wiki Infectious Disease Table of Risk?

    Is there a separate table of risk for different Specialties? For example infectious disease? Or is it the generic table of risk?
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    Wiki History of Diagnosis (MM) for FBSE

    Per the updated 2021 AMA E/M guidelines, would a History of Diagnosis (ex: MM) for FBSE no longer support an E/M level on its own? Our EMR vendor has their coding setup such that this doesn't generate an E/M code in the billing software. Thanks!
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    Wiki 2021 e/m changes data points

    So I am getting conflicting information. HELP preferably with links please. If you order a test in house, ekg, rapid strep, spiro and bill it you are getting credit for TC and 26 Professional component to read it. Can You count a data point for the order of this test?
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    Wiki 2021 E/M Guidelines - Cat 2 Ordering Unique Tests for labs

    Hello, I am currently training my Urology doctors on the new E/M changes for 2021. Can someone tell me what they are saying to their doctors regarding Cat 2 "Amount and/or Complexity of Data to be Reviewed and Analyzed? My question is related to the ordering of unique tests. In order to...
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    Wiki Medicare Payment Model Changing 2021?

    Hello! I know there has been a proposed change to the CMS payment model for E&Ms. See link: https://www.aapc.com/blog/45545-changes-ahead-for-cms-e-m-requirements-and-reimbursement/ Does anyone know if this change is going to be effective January 1, 2021? Or are the only changes...
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    Wiki CMS Policy for new 2021 E/M changes

    Hello, Does anyone know where I can find the final policy for CMS changes to the new 2021 E/M AMA outpatient codes? I am in the process of training our physicians but our EMR software provider released this statement in regard to the templates created for the new changes. "To provide...
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