Evaluation and Management Services in 2021 - Unraveled: Part One

Article Overview

This article explains the scope of the 2021 office and outpatient Evaluation and Management service changes covered in the first installment of a four-part series. It is intended for coding and billing professionals, clinicians, and compliance readers who need a high-level understanding of how the series is organized, which general E/M topics are included, and why the timing-related guidance matters for office visits and related add-on reporting. The article also notes broader guidance context for E/M coding and identifies the professional activities considered in the time calculation discussion.