decisionhealth Newsletters, Answer Books - 2008 Issue 5 (May)
Answer_Book / Documentation_Guidelines_for_EM_Services / 1995_Documentation_Guidelines
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Article Overview
This article explains the 1995 documentation guidelines for evaluation and management services, focusing on the core documentation components used across office, outpatient, hospital, emergency department, nursing facility, domiciliary, and home settings. It is intended for coders, auditors, compliance staff, and clinicians who need a high-level understanding of how the guidelines organize documentation expectations for different patient groups and service types.
Why This Topic Matters
Understanding these guidelines helps readers recognize what documentation framework applies to evaluation and management services and where documentation expectations may differ for certain patient populations.
What You Will Learn
- Which documentation components are central to the 1995 evaluation and management guidelines
- Which service settings are covered by the guidelines
- How documentation may vary for certain patient groups
- Why some visits are governed primarily by time-based considerations
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Coding auditors
- Compliance professionals
- Physicians and other clinicians
- Revenue cycle staff
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