Time spent reviewing medical records

Article Overview

This article discusses a coding question about physician time spent reviewing extensive prior medical records for a referred patient. It explains the topic in the context of CPT E/M guidance, RVU valuation, and the broader role of non-face-to-face work in office-based evaluation and management services. The piece is relevant to GI practices, coders, and billing staff who handle new patient referrals and want to understand how review time is addressed in standard coding references.