Medical Coding Unit 6

Medical Coding Unit 6

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Evaluation and Management Services are the most common codes used in a physician’s office. The three key components that drive the selection process are:

           History

           Examination

           Medical decision making

Review the Table 7.1 “Key elements that define E/M services as listed below:

History	Examination	Medical Decision Making
Problem-focused	Problem-focused	Straightforward
Expanded problem-focused	Expanded Problem-focused	Low complexity
Detailed	Detailed	Moderate complexity
Comprehensive	Comprehensive	High complexity

 

           Choose one of the unique combinations using the three essential factors (History, Examination, and Medical Decision Making) and review its definitions and components. Review the material in your text including the Tables 7.2, 7.3, 7.4, and 7.5 to fully describe the elements required and differentiate between the elements.

           Provide relevant examples of content when applicable.