Evaluation and Management Codes

Conquer E/M for Ophthalmology
New Requirements Take Effect Jan. 1, 2021

Documentation guidelines for evaluation and management (E/M) of new and established patient visits have not changed since 1997, but on Jan. 1, 2021, a new series of guidelines will take effect. If your practice bills for services using these types of codes, you will need to prepare for the new definitions and concepts to understand the guidelines. Here you will find Academy resources, courses and answers to questions all designed for your success.

Resources

• Order the brand-new Conquering New E/M Documentation Guidelines for Ophthalmology. This must-have online tutorial comes with a workbook, CME and certificate of completion.
  
  
• Read these articles from EyeNet Magazine: 
  • "New E/M Rules for Office Visits, Part 1: The Medically Relevant Patient History" (Aug. 2020 Issue)
  • "New E/M Rules for Office Visits, Part 2: How to Document the Retina Exam" (Sept. 2020 Issue)
  • "New E/M Rules for Office Visits, Part 3: The Medically Relevant Exam" (Oct. 2020 Issue)
  • "New E/M Rules for Office Visits, Part 4: Cornea and Oculofacial Exams" (Nov. 2020 Issue)
  • "E/M Rules for Office Visits: What Level of Medical Decision-Making?" (June 2021 Issue)
    
    
• Order the 2021 CPT: Complete Pocket Ophthalmic Reference book.
  
  
• View Q&As about E/M on Ask the Coding Experts. (Note: Filter by code type "E/M.")
  
  
• New! 16 Questions and Answers About New E/M Definitions and Guidelines