Tag: E/M Changes

Medical decision making and coding

Medical Decision Making and Coding: Key MDM Guidelines for Accurate E/M Code Selection

Medical Decision Making (MDM) plays a critical role in selecting the correct Evaluation and Management (E/M) service level. Understanding when to use MDM versus time-based coding, how preventive visits are reported, and how chronic conditions affect code selection helps healthcare providers improve documentation accuracy, maintain coding compliance, and reduce claim denials. Can Laboratory Tests Be […]
Master CPT 2022 Coding With This Expert Overview

CPT 2022 Code Updates

The CPT 2022 code updates introduced significant revisions across nearly every section of the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) code set. These changes affect Evaluation and Management (E/M), surgery, pathology, laboratory, radiology, anesthesia, and COVID-19 vaccine administration. Staying current with these revisions is essential for accurate coding, compliant claim submission, and optimal reimbursement. Overview of CPT […]