Split or shared facility-based E/M coding clarified in 2024 CPT manual

Article Overview

This article covers 2024 CPT guidance for facility-based evaluation and management documentation and reporting when care is split or shared between a physician and a qualified healthcare professional. It discusses how the AMA’s guidance relates to Medicare policy, the general approach to determining the substantive portion of the visit, and the documentation considerations that apply when time or medical decision-making is used. It is intended for coders, billing staff, and clinicians who support compliant E/M reporting.