It’s official: You can expect more E/M changes to arrive in 2023

Why This Topic Matters

E/M updates can affect documentation, code selection, and workflow across multiple care settings. Knowing which service types are being revised helps practices prepare for upcoming CPT changes without revealing the full premium guidance.

Article Sections

1. Overview of upcoming E/M changes

   Introduces the announced E/M update cycle and the general timing of the changes. Summarizes the overall scale of the revision effort.

2. Scope of revisions across service types

   Describes the categories of E/M services affected by the update and summarizes how the changes are distributed across those settings. Notes that the revisions include new, deleted, and revised codes as well as guideline updates.

3. Latest CPT code updates for 2022-2023

   Presents a high-level chart of the service settings included in the update and the counts of code changes associated with each area. Provides a quick reference for assessing relevance to different practice environments.