AMA Review of E/M Services Coding Guidelines

Article Overview

This article discusses the AMA’s ongoing work to revise evaluation and management documentation and coding guidance using specialty-based clinical examples. It covers the role of physician specialty surveys, the involvement of CMS program integrity staff, concerns about auditing and implementation, and how the process could affect documentation practices for E/M services. The piece is intended for physicians, coders, compliance professionals, and others following E/M guideline changes.