AMA CPT® Assistant - 2014 Issue 8 (August)
Introduction: Time (Q&A) (August 2014)
August 2014 page 14a Introduction: Time Question: In the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) 2014, it states "a unit of time is attained when the mid-point is passed" (CPTPro 2014, page xv). Does this apply to selecting the level of Evaluation and Management (E/M) services when counseling and coordination of care dominate the encounter, and time is considered the key factor? Answer: Yes. If counseling and/or coordination of care dominate the visit, then the appropriate E/M code may be selected based on time and the unit of time is attained when the mid-point is passed. Introduction: Time (Q&A)...
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Article Overview
This article is a brief CPT Assistant question-and-answer item focused on how a time-based concept is applied within evaluation and management documentation when counseling and coordination of care are the dominant components of an encounter. It is relevant to coders, auditors, and compliance staff who work with CPT-based E/M reporting and want to understand the article’s discussion of timing terminology in a general way.
Why This Topic Matters
Time-based E/M reporting can affect code selection, documentation review, and compliance workflows. This Q&A helps readers locate a specific CPT guidance topic without exposing the premium article’s full wording or examples.
What You Will Learn
- How the article frames a time-based concept in CPT guidance
- How the Q&A relates that concept to evaluation and management services
- What general documentation context the article addresses when time is the key factor
- Why the topic may matter for CPT-oriented coding and audit review
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Coding auditors
- Compliance staff
- Revenue cycle professionals
- Physician documentation specialists
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