Evaluation and Management Codes

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

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

Resources

• Short video by Chris Albanis, MD on her experience implementing the new E/M changes in her practice.
• In this short video, Austin Retina Associates' CEO, Stephanie Collins and scribe supervisor, Amanda Turner, share employment strategies that help lay the groundwork for developing successful scribes within their organization. 

• 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 the Academy's CPT: Complete Pocket Ophthalmic Reference book.
  
  
• View Q&As about E/M on Ask the Coding Experts. (Note: Filter by code type "E/M.")
  
  
• 16 Questions and Answers About New E/M Definitions and Guidelines