E/M Coding Newsletter
Coffee & Coding
Answers to Your Coding Questions
We regularly invite you to submit questions about what you read in Coffee & Coding or any coding-related issues you may encounter. This week,...
Uncomplicating the Annual Physical
June 3, 2024 Providers and coders tend to focus on the complexities of the components, rules, and requirements of AWVs (annual wellness visits) for...
What, precisely, is a “self-limited” condition?
May 6, 2024 This issue is a continuing source of uncertainty for coders and providers alike, especially since we all analyze and apply information...
More E/M Coding Questions (and Answers!)
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...
When Can the Amount and Complexity of Data Apply to Lab Tests?
April 22, 2024 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...
More Pro Tips & Tricks
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...
The Problem with Independent Historians
April 8, 2024 In most cases, we know who independent historians are: mothers, fathers, guardians, grandparents, or adult children. But we still see...
Making Complexity of Problems a Little Less Complex
April 1, 2024 We see a lot of questions (and confusion) over what constitutes an “acute illness with systemic symptoms.” In fact, according to the...
Making the Right Choice Between Level 3 and Level 4: Part Two
March 25, 2024 In last week’s Coffee & Coding, we provided a refresher on key points to remember about coding appropriately for Level 3. This...
Level 3 or Level 4: Getting It Right
March 18, 2024 Guidelines notwithstanding, deciding whether to apply Level 3 or Level 4 to a patient encounter isn’t always easy. In fact, we see a...