Evaluation and Management Changes for 2023 (May 2022)

May 2022 page 8 Evaluation and Management Changes for 2023 The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) Editorial Panel (the Panel) has approved additional revisions to the evaluation and management (E/M) family of CPT codes that will have significant implications on coding and documentation. The primary objective of the revisions is to achieve better consistency with previous revisions to the E/M Office or Other Outpatient Services codes made in 2021. In addition to changes in the general E/M guidelines, changes have been made in the areas of: hospital inpatient and observation care services; consultations; emergency department services; nursing facility services...

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Article Overview

This article previews upcoming 2023 changes to CPT evaluation and management guidance and explains the broad service categories affected. It is relevant to coders, CDI professionals, and clinicians who follow CPT updates, especially those tracking implementation timing and AMA educational resources.

Why This Topic Matters

The article helps readers understand that major E/M revisions are being introduced for 2023 and points to where official guidance and supporting education will be available. It is useful for planning training, documentation review, and preparation for the annual update cycle.

What You Will Learn

  • Which broad evaluation and management service areas are being updated for 2023
  • When the revised guidance is expected to become effective
  • Where AMA/CPT educational materials and supporting resources will be made available
  • How the article fits into a broader series of E/M updates in CPT Assistant

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  • Medical coders
  • Coding educators
  • Clinical documentation integrity professionals
  • Physicians and nonphysician practitioners
  • Practice managers
  • Revenue cycle professionals

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