EVALUATION & MANAGEMENT: Don't Hold Your Breath For New National E/M Guidelines

Article Overview

This article discusses the status of evaluation and management documentation guidance at the national level and the possibility that Medicare carriers may continue developing regional approaches. It is relevant to coders, billers, compliance staff, and physician practices that track E/M policy changes, audit trends, and documentation expectations. The piece focuses on the broader policy environment, the roles of the AMA and CMS, and the implications of regional variation for claims review and comparison across markets.