BC Advantage - 2021 Issue 7
Evaluation and Management - Series Four
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Article Overview
This article is part of an Evaluation and Management series for office and outpatient visits and focuses on the risk component used in medical decision making. It explains the general topic of complication and morbidity risk, related definitions, and the updated table framework discussed in the series. The content is aimed at coding professionals and others who work with E/M documentation and selection criteria.
Why This Topic Matters
Understanding the risk component is important for accurate evaluation and management coding and for aligning documentation with current office and outpatient visit guidance.
What You Will Learn
- How the risk component fits into office and outpatient E/M medical decision making
- The general concept of complication and morbidity risk in this coding context
- How the article frames updated risk-table guidance within the broader E/M series
- The types of monitoring concepts discussed in the risk definitions
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Coding auditors
- Compliance professionals
- Physician office staff
- Healthcare consultants
Code Ranges Discussed
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