April 21, 2021
E & M Documentation Education: TIME
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.
Considering the time spent on clinical care had some significant rule changes in 2021 in a positive way – for instance, in an effort to update regulation to be more in line with modern clinical practice, all of the time you spent in all tasks related to the care of a patient on the date of service now counts (not just face-to-face efforts). There are other important adjustments to the rules as well. Check out our brief slide deck on Time or listen to our brief podcast on Time (coming soon).
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.