Massive E/M changes will remain on track but payments may not

Why This Topic Matters

The topics covered can affect documentation workflows, reimbursement planning, and coding awareness across multiple specialties. It also highlights developing public health coding activity that may influence diagnosis reporting and surveillance.

Article Sections

1. E/M office visit revisions and payment changes

   Discusses anticipated updates affecting office visit evaluation and management services, including documentation changes and expected payment effects. The section addresses broader reimbursement implications across specialties.

2. Electronic cigarette abuse coding

   Covers emerging coding attention related to vaping and e-cigarette products, including federal and public health activity around new or additional diagnosis coding. The section also notes ongoing interest from coding and documentation organizations.