See some of the E/M clinical examples, then code them for yourself!

Why This Topic Matters

Clinical example-based coding is a practical way to test E/M selection skills and identify where documentation interpretation becomes difficult. Articles like this help coding professionals benchmark their understanding of encounter-level complexity without relying on a single answer key in the text.

Article Sections

1. Introduction and coding exercise instructions

   Introduces the purpose of the clinical example exercise and explains how readers are asked to review the scenarios. It frames the article as a coding practice activity rather than a policy update.

2. Clinical Example #1

   Presents an established-patient example involving multiple chronic conditions, symptoms, exam findings, and planned testing. The scenario is structured for reader assessment of an evaluation and management service level.

3. Clinical Example #2

   Presents a new-patient example centered on a chronic rash, allergy history, and a broader review of related systems. The scenario is intended for comparing documentation elements in an outpatient-style visit.

4. Clinical Example #3

   Presents an admitted-patient example involving worsening respiratory symptoms, chronic cardiac disease, and ordered diagnostics. The scenario is designed to prompt review of inpatient-style evaluation and management documentation.

5. Reader participation and follow-up note

   Provides the invitation to submit opinions and notes that results will be shared in a later issue. This section is administrative and does not add coding guidance.