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Tag: E/M

Katie PattersonKatie Patterson

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A tale of two viewpoints: Nurses and coders

Nov. 29, 2023 / By Katie Patterson, CPC

I spent 18 years in the medical coding field before joining a new team combining nurses, other care providers and coders, to leverage both clinical and coding experience in building […]

Krista SontumKrista Sontum

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The importance of communication: Why we ask what we ask

Sept. 20, 2023 / By Krista Sontum, RN, BSN

Recently, I was driving my children’s babysitter home to a gated community and needed to enter the code into the entrance keypad. I asked the 15-year-old babysitter: “Do I put […]

Courtney CrozierCourtney Crozier

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Crack the modifier -25 code

June 26, 2023 / By Courtney Crozier, RHIA, CCS

The American Medical Association (AMA) published additional guidance for modifier -25 (significant, separately identifiable evaluation and management (E/M) service by the same physician or other qualified health care professional on […]

Colleen Ejak (Deighan)Colleen Ejak (Deighan)

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2023 E/M changes, part 6: Prolonged services

Dec. 19, 2022 / By Colleen Ejak, RHIA

The American Medical Association (AMA) announced major revisions to Evaluation and Management (E/M) services for Jan 1, 2023. The E/M categories that will undergo revision in 2023 are:  Inpatient and […]

Colleen Ejak (Deighan)Colleen Ejak (Deighan)

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2023 E/M changes, part 5: Home and residence services

Dec. 14, 2022 / By Colleen Ejak, RHIA

The American Medical Association (AMA) announced major revisions to Evaluation and Management (E/M) Services for Jan 1, 2023. The E/M categories that will undergo revision in 2023 are:  Inpatient and […]

Colleen Ejak (Deighan)Colleen Ejak (Deighan)

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2023 E/M changes, part 4: Nursing facility services

Dec. 5, 2022 / By Colleen Ejak, RHIA

The American Medical Association (AMA) announced major revisions to Evaluation and Management (E/M) Services for Jan 1, 2023. The E/M categories that will undergo revision in 2023 are: Inpatient and […]

Colleen Ejak (Deighan)Colleen Ejak (Deighan)

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2023 E/M changes, part 3: Consultations E/M revisions

Nov. 30, 2022 / By Colleen Ejak, RHIA

The American Medical Association (AMA) announced major revisions to Evaluation and Management (E/M) Services for Jan. 1, 2023. The E/M categories that will undergo revision in 2023 are:  Inpatient and […]

Colleen Ejak (Deighan)Colleen Ejak (Deighan)

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2023 E/M changes, part 2: Emergency department services E/M revisions

Nov. 16, 2022 / By Colleen Ejak, RHIA

The American Medical Association (AMA) announced major revisions to Evaluation and Management (E/M) Services for Jan. 1, 2023. The E/M categories that will undergo revision in 2023:  Inpatient and observation […]

Jean JonesJean Jones

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Examining the 2023 proposed rule changes for E/M visits

Oct. 24, 2022 / By Jean Jones, CPC, Cecilia Charles, RHIA

Evaluation and Management (E/M) services is our favorite topic to blog about. Our team submitted a blog prior to the new 2021 changes that was about the new guidelines at […]

Jean JonesJean Jones

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Patients Over Paperwork: Clinicians weigh in

Aug. 29, 2022 / By Jean Jones, CPC

At my yearly physical exam, my doctor and I talked about work, skiing next season and of course COVID-19. The chit chat always helps me get ready with my medical […]