Emergency Department Services: Changes for 2023 (September 2022)

Why This Topic Matters

Emergency department E/M reporting changed substantially for CPT 2023, and accurate code selection depends on understanding the updated guidelines and how they align with other E/M subsections. The article is useful for minimizing reporting errors and for recognizing when related services may be reported on the same date of service.

Article Sections

1. September 2022 pages 6-12

   Introductory material identifying the publication span covered by the article.

2. Emergency Department Services: Changes for 2023

   Overview of the 2023 updates to emergency department evaluation and management services and how the revisions fit within the broader CPT E/M restructuring.

3. Summary of Changes

   General discussion of the updated emergency department service framework, including the revised approach to selecting service levels and related reporting considerations.

4. Critical Care and ED Services

   Discussion of same-day emergency department and critical care reporting, including circumstances tied to changes in the patient’s condition.

5. Services Performed by Other Physicians and Other QHPs in the ED

   Coverage of emergency department reporting considerations for services performed by physicians and other qualified health care professionals who are not ED staff.

6. Pediatric ED and Critical Care Services

   Discussion of pediatric and neonatal critical care reporting in relation to emergency department services and transfer-related scenarios.

7. Table 1. Emergency Department Services’ MDM Levels Summary

   A comparative summary of the emergency department service levels and the associated medical decision-making framework across the cited CPT years.