Evaluation and Management: Get More from CPT® 2020 E/M Code Changes

Why This Topic Matters

The CPT® 2020 changes discussed here affect how practices document and report certain virtual, remote monitoring, and patient-generated data services. Understanding these updates helps teams stay aligned with current CPT® expectations and prepare templates and workflows before the new year.

Article Sections

1. Say Goodbye to 99444

   Discusses the removal of an existing virtual E/M code and the introduction of new time-based digital evaluation and management services. The section also covers the broader context of reporting limits and documentation needs.

2. Update RPM Coding

   Covers CPT® 2020 revisions related to remote physiologic monitoring treatment management services. The section focuses on time-based reporting changes and the addition of a code for extra monitoring time.

3. Capture Self-Measure Blood Pressure Monitoring, Too

   Introduces newly added self-measured blood pressure monitoring services in CPT® 2020. The section explains the general purpose of these codes and their role in patient education, data collection, and follow-up communication.