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E/M Coding:

Descriptor Changes Mark 2023 Hospital/Inpatient Codes

Here’s how new E/M guidelines are challenging coders. Just about everyone is aware that CPT® completely overhauled the inpatient/hospital evaluation and management (E/M) codes ranging from 99221 to 99239. And everyone knows the drill with new and revised codes; there’s an adjustment period for coders and payers alike. After all, neither group has used the codes in the past, so [...]
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