Understanding E/M: Kick-start your E/M 2021 prep, ensure a smooth switchover

Why This Topic Matters

The transition affects how practices document, review, and support office visit coding, so advance planning can help reduce disruption to compliance processes and the revenue cycle.

Article Sections

1. Preparing for the 2021 E/M transition

   An overview of early preparation steps for the upcoming evaluation and management guideline change. The section emphasizes practice readiness and coordination before the effective date.

2. Tackle the paperwork

   Discussion of documentation and form revisions that may be needed across practice materials. The section also references updating office visit resources tied to the revised guidance.

3. Size up your software

   Considerations for electronic health records, practice management systems, and vendor updates. The section addresses how software support may need to align with the new office visit workflow.

4. Work on workflow

   Operational effects of the transition on coding, compliance review, and staff roles. The section addresses process changes and practice preparation activities.

5. Resources

   A list of external reference materials and guidance documents related to evaluation and management updates. The section points readers to supporting source materials and reference tables.