Standard medical supply package for all E/M, office visit and consultation codes, recommended by PEAC

Why This Topic Matters

The article provides context for how practice expense valuation was being refined and why specialty societies were monitoring the process closely. It helps readers understand the scope of PEAC review activity and the kinds of service inputs and specialty-specific concerns being discussed.

Article Sections

1. PEAC benchmark E/M code selection and refinement process

   Discusses the committee’s early work on practice expense valuation for office-based evaluation and management services and the use of benchmark codes. Covers the general refinement process and related organization activity.

2. Specialty society perspectives and review activity

   Summarizes how specialty groups were responding to the PEAC process and which types of higher-interest services were being considered for review. Includes broad discussion of specialty-specific concerns and participation.

3. Medical Supplies

   Lists a standard office supply package presented in the article as part of the broader practice expense discussion.