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The CPT rules for the use of problem-oriented E/M office visit codes changed significantly on January 1, 2021. Since then, office visits are coded based on levels of medical decision-making or “total time” and the prior rules for using the “three key components” no longer apply. Consequently, Family PACT E/M coding policies were updated in February 2021, as well as the publication of a new policy on coding and billing for counselor services.
Learning Objectives:
List at least six activities that can be counted in the “total time” of a visit when computing E/M level
List each of the 3 elements used in medical decision-making, and give examples of each
Describe the Family PACT policy for coding for a clinician visit and counselor services on the same date of service
Speaker:
Michael Policar, MD, MPH Professor Emeritus, UCSF Senior Medical Advisor, CAPTC and California OFP Clinical Fellow, NFPRHA
This webinar features two new Family PACT Clinical Practice Alerts.
Cervical Cancer Screening
Topics in this portion of the webinar will include benefits through Family PACT that have been expanded to include high-risk HPV-alone screening, use of this test, alternative cervical cancer screening options, and new guidelines regarding cervical cancer screening for females who are HIV positive or who are immunocompromised.
Emergency Contraception
Topics in this portion of the webinar will include the relationship between body weight and emergency contraception failure rates, when oral contraceptives can be started with females who have used ulipristal acetate, options for accessing emergency contraceptive pills and the use of the copper IUD as emergency contraception.
Presenters will also address your clinical questions, as well as your questions about Family PACT benefits related to these topics.
Speakers:
Michael Policar, MD, MPH Professor Emeritus, UCSF Senior Medical Advisor, CAPTC and California OFP Clinical Fellow, NFPRHA
Nicole Economou, MD Complex Family Planning Specialist at UC Davis School of Medicine
