Introduction to Evaluation and Management

Overview

Evaluation and management codes (E/M) comprise approximately 40% of all billed professional services. During this introductory module, you will learn the basics of E/M code assignment including how to distinguish between “new” and “established” patients and accurate assignment of E/M associated modifiers.

At the completion of this module, the participant will be able to:

• Understand the basics of E/M documentation
• Identify which providers may report E/M codes
• Describe the difference between new and established patients for proper category selection
• Apply proper E/M guidelines for group practices and on-call physicians
• Identify the different ways to report for telehealth services
• Assign E/M-associated modifiers accurately

Duration: 60 Minutes

Introduction to Evaluation and Management

Continuing Education

AAPC
This program has the prior approval of AAPC for 1 continuing education hours. Granting of prior approval in no way constitutes endorsement by AAPC of the program content or the program sponsor.

ACDIS
This program has been approved for 1 continuing education units towards fulfilling the requirements of the Certified Clinical Documentation Specialist (CCDS) certification, offered as a service of the Association of Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialists (ACDIS).

AHIMA
This program has been approved for 1 continuing education unit(s) (CEUs) for use in fulfilling the continuing education requirements of the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA). Granting of approved CEUs from AHIMA does not constitute endorsement of the program content or its program provider.

Introduction to Evaluation and Management

Terms

You will have access to your course for 1 year from the purchase/order date.