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Tag: Evaluation and Management

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 […]

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 […]

Colleen Ejak (Deighan)Colleen Ejak (Deighan)

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2023 E/M revisions warrant study to prevent denials

Oct. 14, 2022 / By Colleen Ejak, RHIA

My goal each week over the next few months is to focus in on one evaluation and management (E/M) category, taking a deeper dive into the revisions and guideline changes. […]

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 […]

Courtney CrozierCourtney Crozier

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More E/M changes on the horizon?

June 29, 2022 / By Courtney Crozier, RHIA, CCS

It feels like only yesterday that the health care industry was preparing for the new Evaluation and Management (E/M) 2021 guidelines, which brought about significant change. Just when we’re all […]

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Spring updates: Evaluation and Management errata

April 12, 2021 / By Karla VonEschen, MS, CPC, CPMA

It’s hard to believe we are already four months into 2021. Spring is here, which means spring cleaning, yard work, planting flowers and second-quarter updates from the American Medical Association […]