The Academy has your implementation strategy for the new evaluation and management (E/M) changes, so that your practice is ready on Jan. 1. Use these steps to ensure your practice has a smooth transition. You can find further education at aao.org/em.

1. Now that you've identified which CPT and diagnosis codes are most reported per physician, determine which elements of the history and examination are medically relevant.
   
   
2. Identify the most efficient way to track physician time on the date of the encounter and what should be documented to account for the time.
   
   
3. Review your schedule template to accommodate more efficient patient time in office.
   
   
4. Identify strategies to determine when to submit an E/M vs. Eye visit codes

Remember these new requirements will help streamline care under the direction of the physician.