E/M check: Follow 3 E/M lessons from the 2025 CPT Symposium

Why This Topic Matters

E/M rules are frequently misapplied in everyday practice, especially when procedure-related work, medication management, or add-on services are involved. This article helps readers understand the scope of the latest symposium guidance so they can review internal workflows and reduce avoidable reporting errors.

Article Sections

1. Introduction

   An overview of the symposium Q&A format and the general E/M topics addressed in the article.

2. Prescription drug management and E/M reporting

   Discussion of medication-related management within E/M services and how it relates to medical decision-making concepts.

3. Bundling rules and time-based E/M coding

   Guidance on E/M services performed around planned procedures and the relationship between typical procedure work and separately reportable E/M activity.

4. Clarification on add-on reporting for pelvic examination

   Explanation of the add-on pelvic exam reporting topic and the confusion that prompted the clarification during the session.