decisionhealth Newsletters, Coder Pink Sheets - 2019 Issue 1 (January)
AMA plots path forward for looming E/M changes; home visit update
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Article Overview
This article covers upcoming AMA CPT and CMS developments affecting outpatient evaluation and management coding, including proposed revisions discussed for 2019 and the expected broader framework for future changes. It also explains a 2019 update to home visit policy that affects how home-like locations are treated under CPT and Medicare guidance. The piece is relevant to physicians, coders, billers, and practice managers who track E/M documentation and place-of-service policy updates.
Why This Topic Matters
E/M coding changes can affect documentation workflows, payment structure, and how common office and home visit services are reported. The article helps readers understand the direction of policy changes and the scope of the 2019 home visit update without replacing the full premium analysis.
Article Sections
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E/M code set changes and timeline
Discussion of AMA CPT and CMS activity related to upcoming evaluation and management changes, including the general policy direction and timing considerations.
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Home visit sites expanded
Overview of the 2019 update affecting home visit settings and related place-of-service clarification under CPT and Medicare guidance.
What You Will Learn
- How the article frames upcoming outpatient E/M policy activity
- What broad areas of coding and documentation are being revisited
- What the 2019 home visit update covers at a high level
- Which organizations and annual symposium discussions are involved
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Billing staff
- Physician practices
- Practice managers
- Compliance professionals
- Health policy readers
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Code Ranges Discussed
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