decisionhealth Newsletters, Coder Pink Sheets - 2002 Issue 12 (December)
Documentation guidelines
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Article Overview
This article explains upcoming changes discussed by the AMA CPT Editorial Panel affecting evaluation and management documentation and the way E/M levels may be selected in the future. It is relevant to physicians, coders, and specialty societies that follow CPT development, documentation policy, and E/M coding updates. The article also outlines the roles of workgroups, specialty societies, and the RUC in developing and reviewing the new framework, along with the interim use of existing documentation guidelines.
Why This Topic Matters
The article helps readers track a significant CPT documentation and E/M coding transition that could affect provider documentation practices, specialty guidance, and compliance planning. It is useful for understanding the implementation timeline and the organizations involved in shaping the change.
What You Will Learn
- How E/M documentation guidance is expected to change
- What organizations are involved in developing and reviewing the new framework
- What interim documentation guidance remains in place until the new descriptors are published
- How the transition process is expected to proceed before implementation
Who Should Read This
- Physicians
- Medical coders
- Coding managers
- Compliance staff
- Specialty society coding committees
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