CPT® and RBRVS 2021 Annual Symposium (October 2020)

October 2020 page 12 CPT® and RBRVS 2021 Annual Symposium This year, we are bringing our trusted content to you through a safe and interactive virtual platform! Learn directly from the experts about the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) code set, the resource-based relative value scale (RBRVS) physician payment system, and Medicare. Join us virtually from November 18-20 to stay safe—while you stay ahead of the changes. Wednesday-Friday, Nov. 18–20, 2020 The American Medical Association (AMA) invites you to join us from the safety of your home or workplace to learn from the experts on CPT, RBRVS, and Medicare...

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Article Overview

This article previews a virtual American Medical Association symposium focused on CPT, the RBRVS physician payment system, and Medicare payment policy. It is relevant for coding, reimbursement, and compliance professionals who want a high-level view of the symposium’s education topics, the organizations involved, and the broad areas of 2021 updates discussed, including office visits, specialty-specific sessions, and digital medicine and telehealth.

Why This Topic Matters

The symposium highlights major annual updates affecting professional coding, payment, and coverage policy, making it useful for professionals tracking upcoming changes and education opportunities.

Article Sections

  1. CPT® and RBRVS 2021 Annual Symposium

    Overview of the virtual symposium, its timing, and the broad subjects covered by the event. Introduces the main code sets and payment policy focus areas discussed throughout the announcement.

  2. Topics and Faculty

    Lists the general specialty and policy topics included in the symposium program and identifies the types of organizations represented among the speakers. Describes the event’s educational focus without detailing specific coding changes.

  3. E/M Office Visit Updates

    Highlights the session area devoted to evaluation and management office visits and related 2021 education. Emphasizes that the symposium addresses changes affecting office-visit documentation and coding at a high level.

  4. Emerging Issues

    Covers the extended session devoted to digital medicine and telehealth, including broader themes such as payment, coverage, and evolving care delivery. Also notes the impact of the public health emergency and the pandemic context.

What You Will Learn

  • What the symposium is about and who it is designed for
  • Which general coding and payment topics are included in the program
  • How the article frames 2021 updates across specialties and policy areas
  • What broad subject areas are covered in the digital medicine and telehealth session

Who Should Read This

  • Medical coders
  • Coding educators
  • Physician office staff
  • Revenue cycle professionals
  • Compliance professionals
  • Healthcare reimbursement analysts

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