The Evaluation and Management (E/M) Services section of the American Medical Association's (AMA) Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) code set is divided into broad categories of services, such as office visits, emergency department services, hospital inpatient services, and observation care, among others. This course introduces categories of evaluation and management services in the E/M section. It explains important terms and definitions and pertinent category guidelines and instructional notes.
The goal of this course is to introduce the different categories of E/M services, important terms and definitions, and guidelines.
The codes and information in this course receive a comprehensive review annually and are updated as needed.
A large portion of the information in this course is sourced from the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) Professional Edition. All CPT® codes, descriptions, and other data are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. All rights reserved.
The Evaluation and Management (E/M) Services section of the American Medical Association's (AMA) Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) code set is divided into broad categories of services, such as office visits, emergency department services, hospital inpatient services, and observation care, among others. This course introduces categories of evaluation and management services in the E/M section. It explains important terms and definitions and pertinent category guidelines and instructional notes. The goal of this course is to introduce the different categories of E/M services, important terms and definitions, and guidelines. The codes and information in this course receive a comprehensive review annually and are updated as needed. A large portion of the information in this course is sourced from the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) Professional Edition. All CPT® codes, descriptions, and other data are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. All rights reserved.
“This program has been approved for 1.0000 continuing education unit(s) for use in fulfilling the continuing education requirements of the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA). Granting prior approval from AHIMA does not constitute endorsement of the program content or its program sponsor.”
This activity is approved for 1.0000 contact hours.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Overview
E/M Services Categories
Evaluation and Management Services Guidelines
Review
Summary
Section 3: Office and Outpatient Services
Office or Other Outpatient E/M Services
Consultations
Preventive Medicine Services
Emergency Department Services
Critical Care Services
Review
Summary
Section 4: Hospital and Facility Services
Inpatient, Observation, and Other Facility Services
Hospital Inpatient and Observation Services
Nursing Facility Services
Home or Residence Services
Care Management Services
Review
Summary
Section 5: Other E/M Services
Prolonged Services
Non-Face-to-Face Services
Telemedicine Services
Online Digital Evaluation and Management Services
Modifiers and Appendices
Review
Summary
Section 6: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
Resources
References
Sarah is a Subject Matter Expert/Writer for Relias's Revenue Cycle and Coding online education. Sarah is credentialed by AHIMA as a Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) and Certified Coding Specialist Physician-based (CCS-P), as well as an approved ICD-10-CM/PCS Trainer. She is also credentialed by AAPC as a Certified Professional Coding Instructor (CPC-I), a certified coder of physician/professional (CPC) and outpatient hospital services (COC), and a Certified Risk Adjustment Coder (CRC), with specialty certification in Evaluation and Management Services (CEMC). Sarah has extensive experience in both professional and facility ICD-10-CM/PCS, CPT and HCPCS coding, auditing, and revenue cycle management and as an educator of hospital and professional medical coding curriculum. She has served as Director of Physician Billing and Reimbursement for a regional health system, Manager of Coding and Compliance for a hospital and cancer center, and Business Manager of Physician Practices at a teaching hospital, as well as a coding auditor and consultant. Sarah has also authored coding textbooks and instructional resources.
Disclosure: Sarah A. Serling, CCS, CPC, CRC, COC, CCS-P, CEMC, CPC-I, ICD-10-CM/PCS Trainer has no Relevant Financial or Non-Financial Relationship with ineligible companies to disclose.
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