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In this episode Compliance Conversations podcast, CJ Wolf sat down with Sharisa Freeman, a seasoned expert in E/M (Evaluation and Management) coding. Sharisa’s journey into the world of medical coding is inspiring, and her in-depth knowledge of E/M coding challenges and changes is something every...

The first major revision to the Evaluation and Management (E&M) coding and documentation guidelines in over two decades has put the spotlight the importance of Medical Decision Making (MDM) as the essential element when choosing an E&M level that isn’t time-based.

We’re tackling your questions from our recent webinar, “Best Practices for E/M Coding and Other Time-Based Services.” You savvy coders had some great inquiries throughout the webinar, so take a look at our answers below. Don’t see your question answered? Comment on this blog post and we will answer...

Our 2023 Healthcare Coding Changes webinar raised a lot of questions, so we’re tackling your insightful inquiries! Our presenter, CJ Wolf, MD, reviewed and answered questions that popped up during the webinar, so check out all his answers below. You can also see a recording of the webinar too.

All time-based codes are not created equal, meaning providers and coders are often confused about the correct number of billing units to report.

When can time be rounded up to the next time increment and when does it need to be exact? When is code selection based on face-to-face time versus total...

Welcome to the last part of our three-part series on 2023 E/M Coding Changes!

New healthcare coding changes are less than two months away – but don’t panic!

With so many coding changes just around the corner, it’s hard to keep up – we’re here to help!