2020 proposed Medicare physician fee schedule, released July 29, signals that CMS is on track to overhaul its E/M documentation guidelines and revise its reimbursement structure for codes 99202–99215.

In concert with the AMA’s announced changes, CMS plans to focus on just two elements—medical decision-making and time—for successful documentation. New code valuations would significantly alter payment amounts for Level 2 to 4 codes.

Because E/M services are at the heart of many practices’ revenue, these changes could significantly disrupt current E/M payment policies and documentation guidelines. Practices need to understand CMS’ proposals to chart a clear strategy ahead of January 1, 2021, start date.

At the conclusion of this program, participants will be able to:-

• Find out what the shift to medical decision-making and time means for your practice
• Understand which documentation element you should decide to use
• Access a refurbished Table of Risk
• Discover new code valuations that would upend E/M payments, with big changes coming to Level 2 to 4 codes
• Do what you can to prepare: Get your practice ready to continue operations without missing a beat

Who Should Attend?

• Outpatient coders
• Billers
• Practice administrators
• Compliance officers
• Internal auditors