E/M Coding

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Evaluation and Management (E/M) coding is a system used to document and bill for the evaluation and management services provided by healthcare professionals. Here are some key points:

Evaluation and Management (E/M) services encompass a variety of healthcare services that involve evaluating and managing a patient’s health.

Here are some common types of E/M services:

Office or Other Outpatient Visits:

These are routine visits to a healthcare provider's office for evaluation and management of a patient's health. They can be for new patients or established patients.

Hospital Inpatient Visits:

These visits occur when a patient is admitted to a hospital and require evaluation and management by healthcare professionals.

Hospital Observation Visits:

These visits are for patients who are under observation in a hospital but not formally admitted.

Consultations:

These are visits where a specialist evaluates and manages a patient's health, often at the request of another healthcare provider.

Emergency Department Visits:

These visits occur in the emergency department of a hospital and involve the evaluation and management of acute medical issues.

Home Services:

These visits involve providing evaluation and management services to patients in their homes.

Preventive Medicine Services:

These include routine check-ups, screenings, and immunizations to prevent illness and promote health.

Each type of E/M service has specific CPT codes that correspond to the level of service provided, based on factors such as the complexity of the medical decision-making and the time spent with the patient

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