BC Advantage - 2023 Issue 2
Evaluation and Management 2023 Updates
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Article Overview
This article reviews upcoming 2023 Evaluation and Management (E/M) coding updates and explains the operational areas they may affect, such as documentation, charge capture, coding workflows, and information systems. It is aimed at coding, revenue integrity, and practice management professionals who need to monitor CPT and CMS-related changes and prepare for implementation. The article also notes that the summarized material is preliminary and focuses on general categories of revision rather than detailed coding instructions.
Why This Topic Matters
E/M updates can affect multiple downstream workflows, so organizations need to understand the scope of the changes early to support accurate coding, documentation, and claims processing.
Article Sections
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What You Need to Know
Introduces the scope of the article and the operational areas that may be affected by the 2023 E/M updates.
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Brief History of E/M Changes
Summarizes the broader background of E/M code family refinement and references the organizations and rulemaking context behind prior updates.
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What's New for 2023?
Overviews the types of E/M changes expected for 2023 and notes that the information is based on preliminary guidance.
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What Codes Are Deleted?
Identifies the portion of the article focused on code removals scheduled for the 2023 update cycle.
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What Codes Are Revised?
Covers the section addressing planned revisions to code ranges and related release timing.
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What Are the New Codes?
Discusses the new-code portion of the 2023 E/M update summary and the status of formal guidance.
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Begin Planning Now
Addresses preparation and implementation planning for updates to systems, workflows, training, and claims processes.
What You Will Learn
- The general categories of 2023 E/M code updates
- Which operational systems may be affected by E/M changes
- How the article frames deleted, revised, and new code information
- Why advance planning matters for documentation and charge capture workflows
- Which organizations and rulemaking sources are referenced in the update context
Who Should Read This
- Coders
- Coding managers
- Revenue integrity teams
- Charge capture staff
- Practice administrators
- Billing teams
- Documentation specialists
- Physician office managers
Codes Discussed
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