Changes to Office Visit E/M Services in CPT 2021 Code Set (July 2019)

July 2019 page 8 Changes to Office Visit E/M Services in CPT 2021 Code Set The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) Editorial Panel recently approved revisions to evaluation and management (E/M) office visit CPT codes, which will have significant implications on coding and documentation for these vital services. The primary objectives of the revisions are to decrease: Administrative burden of documentation and coding Need for audits, through the addition and expansion of key definitions and guidelines Unnecessary documentation in the medical record that is not needed for patient care Although changes will not be implemented until January 1, 2021...

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Article Overview

This article previews planned changes to office visit evaluation and management services in the CPT 2021 code set. It is intended for coders, compliance staff, clinicians, and health systems preparing for updates to documentation, training, and coding workflows. The article also notes AMA educational resources and a transition-period article series supporting implementation.

Why This Topic Matters

Office visit E/M updates affect documentation practices, coding workflows, and compliance preparation across many specialties. Understanding the scope of the revisions helps organizations plan staff education and system changes ahead of the effective date.

What You Will Learn

  • The broad purpose of the office visit E/M revisions
  • Why the changes are being made
  • Which groups need to prepare for implementation
  • What AMA resources and educational support are associated with the revisions
  • How the transition-period article series is being used to communicate updates

Who Should Read This

  • Medical coders
  • Coding educators
  • Compliance teams
  • Physicians and other clinicians
  • Health system administrators
  • Practice managers

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