E/M in 2021 - Tips and Tricks for Coding and Documentation Under the New Guidelines-E/M in 2021 - Tips and Tricks for Coding and Documentation Under the New Guidelines

E/M in 2021 - Tips and Tricks for Coding and Documentation Under the New Guidelines

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Video Summary

The video discusses the new 2021 Office E&M Documentation Guidelines. The video explains that the new guidelines aim to reduce confusion and burden on physicians, payers, and healthcare as a whole. The major changes include the elimination of the 99201 E&M code, the clarification of time thresholds, and the option for physicians to choose their level of E&M service based on either time or medical decision making. The video provides definitions for elements such as comorbidities and independent historians. It also highlights the importance of proper and compliant medical decision making (MDM) language in documentation. The video introduces the new G code, G2212, which represents visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management services. The G2212 code cannot be used with procedures that have a global period, and it is not expected to be used for straightforward or simple issues. The video also addresses frequently asked questions, including the use of the new guidelines for transitional care management services and the definition of prescription drug management. The video concludes by mentioning the drop in the conversion factor and the increase in the work RVU for the 99214 E&M code.

Keywords

2021 Office E&M Documentation Guidelines

physicians

payers

time thresholds

medical decision making

comorbidities

G code

G2212

transitional care management services

work RVU