Search Search
Advanced Search

EM Coding Alert

E/M Coding:

Could You Be Accused of Upcoding for Your Level 4 E/M Code Selections?

Published on Tue Dec 03, 2024

Hint: Never forget medical necessity when selecting codes. Ever since the evaluation and management (E/M) codes were updated in 2021 to make time and medical decision making (MDM) the leading code selection criteria, many practices are finding that they qualify for more level 4 visits than ever. The upside is that they’re bringing in more reimbursement, but many practices wonder [...]
You’ve reached your limit of free articles. Already a subscriber? Log in.
Not a subscriber? Subscribe today to continue reading this article. Plus, you’ll get:
  • Simple explanations of current healthcare regulations and payer programs
  • Real-world reporting scenarios solved by our expert coders
  • Industry news, such as MAC and RAC activities, the OIG Work Plan, and CERT reports
  • Instant access to every article ever published in Revenue Cycle Insider
  • 6 annual AAPC-approved CEUs
  • The latest updates for CPT®, ICD-10-CM, HCPCS Level II, NCCI edits, modifiers, compliance, technology, practice management, and more

Other Articles in this issue of

EM Coding Alert

Which Codify by AAPC tool is right for you?

Call 844-334-2816 to speak with a Codify by AAPC specialist now.