CMS Proposes to Revise Evaluation & Management Guidelines

Article Overview

This article explains CMS’s proposal to rework Evaluation and Management documentation guidance as part of the 2018 Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule. It discusses the administrative burden and audit concerns that prompted the proposal, the role of stakeholder feedback, and the general areas CMS is considering for future change. The content is relevant to coders, compliance staff, auditors, and providers who follow E/M documentation policy and federal rulemaking.