bethybb
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Although I understand the E/M coding process, it just feels like quadratic equations to count bullets, elements, etc. without a guide sheet. I have some great resources for figuring out levels, required elements, but I can't take those into the exam with me. Are there lists of the elements in the CPT book itself that I am just missing? Mine is the "standard" edition by the AMA. The only listings I see are the body systems, organ systems, and MDM graph.
For example, an extended HPI requires 4 or more elements (location, quality, severity, etc.), or the status of 3 chronic or inactive conditions.
Besides my curriculum text and my "cheat" sheets, where do I find the HPI element(s) listing? Where do I find the "4 or more" notation? I'm sure I'm not allowed to write a graph into my book with these guidelines, but I can't find them in the CPT book.
Appreciate any help
For example, an extended HPI requires 4 or more elements (location, quality, severity, etc.), or the status of 3 chronic or inactive conditions.
Besides my curriculum text and my "cheat" sheets, where do I find the HPI element(s) listing? Where do I find the "4 or more" notation? I'm sure I'm not allowed to write a graph into my book with these guidelines, but I can't find them in the CPT book.
Appreciate any help