Prepare for 5 medical decision-making changes, more guidance in 2023

Why This Topic Matters

Organizations using E/M coding need to align documentation tools and staff education with the updated 2023 guidance so coding and training resources reflect the new framework before it takes effect.

Article Sections

1. Overview of upcoming MDM updates

   Introduces the timing of the changes and the need to update practice materials based on the revised medical decision-making framework.

2. Problems addressed column, definition revised

   Summarizes the revised problem-addressed guidance and related clarifications for different care settings.

3. Two changes and more information for risk

   Reviews the updated risk-related guidance and notes additional clarification about how examples may apply across settings.

4. Resources

   Lists supporting webinar and guideline resources referenced by the article.