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Pearl of the week: When to bill by MDM vs time

Learn how to choose between MDM and time-based billing to document the highest appropriate level of service.

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AMA STEPS Forward® Pearl of the Week
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CPT® Evaluation and Management (E/M) revisions FAQs

Answers to frequently asked questions about Medical Decision Making (MDM), time and documentation for E/M office or other outpatient revisions.

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CPT® Evaluation and Management

On Nov. 1, 2019, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) finalized a historic provision in the 2020 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule.

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Can physicians bill for both preventive and E/M services in the same visit?

Get real answers from the AMA to common myths about billing for both preventive and E/M services in the same visit. 

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Debunking Regulatory Myths
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Oct. 24, 2025: National Advocacy Update

Department of Homeland Security issues slight modification to H-1B filing fee proclamation and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

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Have a medical coding conundrum? Here’s where to find the answer

AMA resources on the CPT code set help build coding proficiency, provide guidance and facilitate reliable communication for patient care.

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Sept. 5, 2025: National Advocacy Update

Trump administration removes CDC director; additional CDC senior staff resign, and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

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Does the number of vital signs recorded affect billing?

Get real answers from the AMA to common myths about the impact of vital signs on level of service billed.

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Are physicians required to document the time spent on each specific task associated with an outpatient visit?

Get real answers from the AMA to common myths about documenting the time spent on each specific task associated with an outpatient visit.

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