AMA CPT® Assistant - 2011 Issue 10 (October)
Evaluation and Management (Q&A) (October 2011)
October 2011 page 10 Evaluation and Management Question: Does reading a radiology film meet the criteria for a "face-to-face encounter for professional services" to define whether a patient is new or established? Answer: No. As indicated on page 7 of the CPT 2011 Professional Edition codebook, "For coding purposes, face-to-face time for these services is defined as only the time that the physician spends face-to-face with the patient and/or family. This includes the time in which the physician performs such tasks as obtaining a history, performing an examination, and counseling the patient." Evaluation and Management (Q&A) (October...
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Article Overview
This short October 2011 CPT Assistant Q&A addresses evaluation and management coding concepts tied to patient encounters and face-to-face professional services. It is intended for coders and billing staff who need a quick clarification of how the article frames the topic within CPT guidance.
Why This Topic Matters
It helps users quickly determine whether the article is relevant to basic E/M coding and encounter-definition questions under CPT guidance.
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October 2011 page 10
A short Q&A item focused on evaluation and management coding terminology and encounter definitions within CPT guidance.
What You Will Learn
- What topic the Q&A addresses within evaluation and management coding
- How the article frames face-to-face professional service concepts in CPT guidance
- Whether the item is a quick clarification or a longer instructional discussion
- Which CPT source context the Q&A references
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Coding auditors
- Billing staff
- Compliance staff
- Physician practice administrators
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