E/M code selection clinical examples in the works

Why This Topic Matters

Readers tracking E/M coding updates need to know how the CPT process is evolving, when new descriptor work may appear in CPT, and how specialty societies may be involved in example development. The article also places the discussion in the context of current documentation guidance and implementation timing.

Article Sections

1. E/M descriptor revision work underway

   This section summarizes the status of the AMA CPT Editorial Panel’s work on revising evaluation and management code descriptors and the role of the new E/M Work Group. It also notes the broad purpose of using clinical examples in the code-selection process.

2. Timeline, specialty society involvement, and current guidance

   This section addresses the projected timing for incorporation into a future CPT edition and the anticipated involvement of specialty societies in example development. It also references the continued availability of current documentation guidance during the transition period.