April 21, 2021
E & M Documentation Education: DATA
Evaluation and Management (E&M) for the ambulatory environment underwent a major overhaul in 2021. We know this is a major adjustment at a time when there is already too much upheaval. We are committed to supporting you with the information you need, in different mediums (written, visual, podcast, and full presentation), in different levels of intensity and time commitment, and with content that will evolve as we learn together.
Data is probably the most cumbersome of the three elements, simply because the regulation regarding how the data points are counted are quite complex.
- As a provider, you do NOT need to know exactly how you are graded unless you are interested in that level of detail; the comprehensive 30 minute education session on data (Fireside Chat #2) will get you into the weeds if you want to go there.
- For most, it is adequate to know what clinic work counts to data points in general – know the basic elements, trust your coder, and get back to clinical care. Check out or brief slide deck on data (attached below)or audio tips for this level of information information.
Listen and Learn
Think of this audio as a fireside chat for the DATA element of E&M. In 30 minutes, you’ll get a master class from Dr. Jessie Roske and Sue Stein. Here’s the audio link: https://centracare.webex.com/recordingservice/sites/centracare/recording/b3e1b770410240b3a37a16212dc0a83f/playback
Download this file to follow along:
Many simple reference handouts have been created trying to get you the information you need at your finger tips when you need to reference it in your busy day. The MASTER handout is E&M Documentation Guidelines and Definitions for 99202—99215. Keep this one handy and check out the additional one-page items for helpful information.