E/M Code for Online Services Added to Category III

Why This Topic Matters

It helps readers determine whether their practice may need to track and report a newly added CPT Category III service and understand the broader coding and payer-adoption context.

Article Sections

1. AMA paves way for new online E/M code

   Introduces the new Category III CPT addition and explains its role in the broader coding system. The section also notes the general purpose of Category III reporting and its temporary status.

2. Use of the code for online E/M encounters

   Summarizes the type of online patient interaction addressed in the article and the general setting in which the service is discussed. It also describes the audience and practice context highlighted in the piece.

3. AMA guidance on online medical evaluation reporting

   Presents the AMA’s general explanation of online medical evaluation services and the reporting context for these encounters. The section focuses on the service framework and related documentation considerations at a high level.