BC Advantage - 2021 Issue 5

Use of - Time - in Evaluation Management and Coding

The time has come for you to consider the "new time" method to determine the evaluation and management (E&M) coding for your office and other outpatient services. I use the phrase "new time" to differentiate it from the "old time" concept you are accustomed to working with. The concept is that time is used to select the level of service when counseling and/or coordination of care dominates (greater than 50%) of the total time of the visit. This methodology will continue to be used on all other E&M services provided on or after January 2021 change. When...

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