decisionhealth Newsletters, Coder Pink Sheets - 2007 Issue 10 (October)
More on CPT 2008: E/M changes open door for phone, online evaluations
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Article Overview
This article explains pending CPT 2008 evaluation and management changes discussed in draft and interim materials, with emphasis on new reporting categories for telephone and online patient communications and revised medical team conference coding. It is intended for coders, billers, and compliance professionals who need to track upcoming code-set changes, deleted codes, and related guideline updates before implementation.
Why This Topic Matters
The article helps readers understand which E/M services may move into new reporting categories, which older codes may be removed, and how the proposed guidance affects documentation and code selection for non-face-to-face care and team-based coordination.
Article Sections
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Reporting phone, online evaluations
Covers proposed CPT 2008 changes for non-face-to-face physician E/M services delivered by telephone and online communication, along with related draft guidance and code set transitions.
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Medical team conferences
Reviews proposed revisions to team conference reporting, including the broader interdisciplinary participation discussed in the draft materials and the general structure of the new series.
What You Will Learn
- How the article frames upcoming CPT 2008 E/M changes
- Which broad categories of non-face-to-face services are being addressed
- What kinds of team conference reporting changes are discussed
- Which code sets and draft materials are referenced in the update
- How the article describes the scope of the proposed guideline changes
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Billing staff
- Compliance professionals
- Physician practices
- Interventional radiology practices
- Healthcare administrators
Codes Discussed
Code Ranges Discussed
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