The 2023 updates to Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) codes and guidelines for documenting evaluation and management (E/M) services align E/M codes for a variety of settings of care with the landmark revisions to E/M office visit codes in 2021.
Now that these updates have been in use across key settings of care, including hospital inpatient and observation care, consultations, emergency department, nursing facility, and home or residence services, as well as prolonged services, the AMA is providing this virtual check-in to help physicians and practices remain current.
Topics covered
- Physician and clinical staff feedback: Feedback the AMA has received regarding the 2023 E/M updates from physicians and clinical staff.
- CPT® Editorial Panel guideline clarifications: How the CPT® Editorial Panel has responded to physician feedback by clarifying E/M documentation guidelines.
- Consistency with CMS Final Rule for 2023: How the updated CPT codes align with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Final Rule for 2023.
- Areas requiring further attention: Outstanding issues and areas of E/M documentation that continue to be evaluated.
- AMA educational resources: Resources the AMA offers to support physicians and practices in applying the updated CPT® code set.
Speakers
- Barbara Levy, MD, vice-chair, AMA CPT Editorial Panel
- Peter Hollmann, MD, member, AMA/Specialty Society Relative Value Scale Update Committee (RUC)
- Leslie Prellwitz, MBA, CCS, CCS-P, director, CPT® content management & development, AMA
- Lori Prestesater, senior vice president, health solutions, AMA
Webinar resources
- Presentation takeaways (PDF)
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Disclaimer: The viewpoints expressed in this video are those of the participants and/or do not necessarily reflect the views and policies of the AMA.
