momofthree
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Can anyone help explain E/M 95 & 97? I am looking for any help so can pass the exam.
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Wiki Pediatric E/M 95 & 97
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Hi! This is a little difficult to review online;
The 1995 guidelines are more physician-friendly for general practitioners and are less restrictive than the 1997 guidelines. They allow the physician to make any comment related to any organ system or body area he examines and get credit for the exam area.
The 1997 guidelines include specific physical exam elements that must be addressed in the provider's documentation, and are directed towards specialist who many not routinely address multiple systems or body areas.
You may want to but the study guide from AAPC for EM coding or reach out to our local chapter for mentoring on this issue.
The 1995 guidelines are more physician-friendly for general practitioners and are less restrictive than the 1997 guidelines. They allow the physician to make any comment related to any organ system or body area he examines and get credit for the exam area.
The 1997 guidelines include specific physical exam elements that must be addressed in the provider's documentation, and are directed towards specialist who many not routinely address multiple systems or body areas.
You may want to but the study guide from AAPC for EM coding or reach out to our local chapter for mentoring on this issue.