Dawning of a New Era: The Sun Rises on New E/M Standards in 2023 and Beyond

Article Overview

This article discusses the shift in evaluation and management documentation and auditing expectations beginning in 2023, with emphasis on broader clinical reasoning, current-encounter documentation, and the role of electronic health record and electronic medical record systems. It is written for physicians, coders, auditors, educators, and compliance professionals who want a high-level understanding of the new E/M environment and its implications for documentation quality and audit readiness.