MEDICAL-BILLING-CODING5 MIN READ
Walk the E/M level from evidence to code
Use a structured path to validate an E/M level from documented MDM or time.
Provider pressure The provider wants a higher follow-up level because the patient is complex across the chart. Your job is to code the work of this encounter, not the whole patient history. E/M evidence path Path -> Support -> Action Pick MDM or time, test the support, then choose the compliant action. Shortcut Long note equals high level. The level is tied to evidence. The chart can be complex while today's documented E/M work is not. 01 Path 02 Support 03 Try Choose the path MDM or time
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