E/M Coding: Know the Top E/M Revisions in CPT® 2020

Why This Topic Matters

The revisions discussed can affect documentation workflows, reporting practices, and how practices capture work associated with patient communication and monitoring. Understanding the scope of these updates helps teams prepare for coding changes and align internal processes with 2020 requirements.

Article Sections

1. Say Goodbye to 99444

   Discusses the transition from an older online E/M service concept to a new time-based framework for asynchronous digital patient communication. The section also notes related documentation and reporting considerations.

2. Review New SMBP Monitoring Codes

   Introduces new self-measured blood pressure monitoring additions for CPT 2020. The section covers the general monitoring workflow and related reporting context.

3. See New Time Guidelines for RPM

   Summarizes updates to remote physiologic monitoring time parameters and associated reporting structure. The section also addresses broader documentation implications for monitoring services.

4. Reminder

   Provides a brief CMS and Medicare Physician Fee Schedule context note related to the 2020 reporting environment. The section frames why accurate E/M reporting was emphasized for the year.