E/M Coding Newsletter

It's that time of year once again. We all cringe as we await the new coding updates. One consolation: At least we know that the changes are...

Based on our experience, there is a good deal of confusion over the CPT codes for mental health and developmental screenings. It’s important to...

Are you using the SDoH codes yet in your office? You should be. We shouldn’t view them as one more item that adds to the documentation burden for...

We regularly invite you to submit questions about what you read in Coffee & Coding or any coding-related issues you may encounter. This week,...

June 3, 2024 Providers and coders tend to focus on the complexities of the components, rules, and requirements of AWVs (annual wellness visits) for...

May 6, 2024 This issue is a continuing source of uncertainty for coders and providers alike, especially since we all analyze and apply information...

April 29, 2024 This week, we pick up where we left off with the last issue of Coffee & Coding, when we addressed questions about how tests and...

It’s a great question—and one that generates discussions in almost every medical office. In this issue (and next week’s, too), we’ll examine some...

April 15, 2024 Back by popular demand: We received such a positive response to our “tips and tricks” edition of Coffee & Coding that we’ve...