Tips on billing 99214, a code that OIG again dubs troublesome

Article Overview

This premium article discusses billing and documentation considerations for established patient office visits within evaluation and management coding. It focuses on why a commonly used office visit level has been flagged in audit activity, the documentation elements that influence medical decision making, and commentary from coding experts and Medicare-related sources. The article is aimed at physicians, coders, auditors, and compliance staff who need to understand general E/M documentation expectations and risk areas without relying on the full guidance.