Update in Evaluation and Management E/M Office Visit Coding for Family PACT Services

May 5, 2021

Description:

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

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