tci E/M Coding Alert - 2024 Issue Q1

Inpatient Coding: Check In on Revisions Pertaining to Hospital Care

Review the newish codes and make sure you’re doing things correctly. Coders responsible for documenting evaluation and management (E/M) services for hospital admissions, observation care, and same-day observation and discharges should have fully incorporated all the revisions that have been released since 2021. As 2024 starts, check in on how you’re using medical decision making (MDM) elements and navigating relevant time parameters — and make sure you’re applying all of the guidelines correctly. Here are five things to keep in mind. 1. Don’t Report Initial Services Without Checking These Definitions At the end of 2022...

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