decisionhealth Newsletters, Coder Pink Sheets - 2019 Issue 2 (February)
E/M doc changes won’t speed change, but CCM services will rush forward
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Article Overview
This article reviews coding and documentation developments expected to affect physician practices in 2019 and beyond. It discusses provider reaction to E/M documentation revisions, growth in chronic care management reporting, early adoption of Medicare remote monitoring and communication services, and the ongoing policy debate over office visit E/M code structure. The piece is geared toward physicians, coders, billers, practice managers, and compliance-oriented readers tracking CMS and AMA activity.
Why This Topic Matters
It highlights which coding changes practices were likely to adopt, ignore, or prepare for, and explains why policy changes from CMS and related organizations matter for workflow, documentation, and reimbursement planning.
Article Sections
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E/M documentation revisions and practice response
Discusses survey feedback and commentary on how physician practices were expected to respond to documentation changes for office visits. It focuses on workflow, EHR use, and administrative burden considerations.
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Chronic care management services growth
Covers the outlook for chronic care management reporting and the expansion of the service family in Medicare. It also addresses physician participation, adoption trends, and expected utilization growth.
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Remote internet, phone, and device services
Reviews the Medicare remote service and consultation codes introduced for broader adoption in 2019. The section addresses expected uptake, technology dependence, and education needs for practices.
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Future of E/M coding and documentation
Looks at the broader policy direction for office visit E/M coding and documentation, including CMS planning and related AMA activity. It covers anticipated timing and the possibility of structural changes to the code family.
What You Will Learn
- How physician practices were reacting to 2019 E/M documentation updates
- Why chronic care management services were expected to continue expanding
- What kinds of remote patient service and consultation offerings were emerging under Medicare
- How CMS and AMA activity could shape the future structure of office visit E/M coding
Who Should Read This
- Physician practices
- Medical coders
- Medical billers
- Practice managers
- Compliance staff
- Revenue cycle professionals
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Code Ranges Discussed
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