Simplify the visit complexity code: Forget specialty, focus on continuity

Why This Topic Matters

The article matters because it highlights a notable Medicare payment and coding change for office visits, along with the types of care relationships and service patterns CMS associates with the add-on. Understanding the policy helps practices evaluate relevance for primary care, specialists, and longitudinal patient management.

Article Sections

1. 2021 E/M office visits

   Introduces the Medicare policy change for office/outpatient E/M services and the overall context for the new add-on code.

2. Discover G2211 scenarios

   Presents CMS guidance themes and example scenarios illustrating the types of care relationships and visit contexts discussed in the article.

3. Watch for more from CMS

   Summarizes CMS expectations for use of the new code and the possibility of additional guidance.