The CY2024 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule included a provision that has significant impact on coding. The purpose of the provision is to reduce the administrative burden on physicians--an outcome that the American Medical Association (AMA) has worked with many leading health care organizations to achieve. This quick reference guide provides a side-by-side comparison of evaluation and management (E/M) codes. Easy to use, each table summarizes the requirements for reporting E/M services and helps the user select and validate proper E/M coding. FEATURES AND BENEFITS
E/M 2024 code changes - new and/or revised guidelines and codes.
18 E/M tables summarizing the key components and contributory factor requirements for reporting E/M services.
Saves time by giving an overall look at reporting requirements of frequently used codes.
Required key components such as history, examination, and complexity of medical decision making to help the selection of level of E/M services.
Contributory factors such as the severity of presenting problem, counseling, and coordination of care during patient encounter are listed to help proper reporting and coding of these services when provided.
The final component of time, such as bedside/unit/floor time are included as well to help proper code selection.
