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E/M:

See Through the Haze of MDM Confusion

Hint: Listing all possible diagnoses can bolster evidence of MDM. 2021 brought many evaluation and management (E/M) changes, including outpatient E/M codes (99202-99215). Providers should be conducting patient history and examinations, as the patient’s care warrants, but those elements of the encounter are no longer deciding components for office or outpatient E/M services. Knowing how to navigate the rules for [...]
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