Benchmark of the Week: Specialists and E/M levels, 2009

Why This Topic Matters

Understanding specialty-level E/M utilization and denial patterns helps readers compare their own billing mix against broader benchmarks and identify areas that may warrant review.

Article Sections

1. Chart overview

   Introduces the benchmark chart and the specialty-focused scope of the analysis. Summarizes the general comparison being made across E/M utilization and denial patterns.

2. Summary

   Describes the specialties included in the graph and the overall structure of the utilization comparison. Notes the E/M visit levels examined in the analysis.

3. Breakdown

   Provides a broader look at utilization patterns across specialties and compares denial trends by E/M level. Highlights the general distribution pattern observed in the benchmark data.

4. Takeaways

   Presents the article’s closing observations about denial patterns across specialties and levels. Mentions the availability of a downloadable table with additional benchmark data.