AMA’s interactive symposium session tested participants’ E/M IQ

Why This Topic Matters

E/M coding continues to change, and the article helps readers understand where professional society guidance and Medicare policy align or differ. It is especially useful for practices that bill E/M services and need to stay current on shared visit rules and medical decision-making concepts.

Article Sections

1. Coding

   Overview of an interactive symposium session on E/M coding and audience polling. Introduces the main topics discussed during the presentation.

2. How to handle discussions

   Discussion of how certain conversations are treated in the context of data review and prior authorization-related activity. Includes clarification from AMA presenters about the general policy context.

3. Co-chairs team up on split or shared questions

   Question-and-answer discussion focused on the 2024 split/shared guidance in CPT and related Medicare policy distinctions. Addresses documentation, substantive portion concepts, and site-of-service considerations at a high level.