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# Preparing for Evaluation and Management (E/M) Code Changes in 2023

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Significant changes are coming to the Evaluation and Management (E/M) code set in 2023. The American Medical Association (AMA) recently released upcoming revisions to definitions and documentation requirements for hospital and observation services, emergency department (ED) visits, nursing facility services, and home services. Extensive guideline changes are also forthcoming, and 25 existing codes will be deleted.

Download our guide to help you stay ahead of these changes!

**What’s inside: **

- Guideline changes and deleted codes in 2023
- New definitions for initial and subsequent services and an overview of the basic framework established for office and outpatient services
- Changes to medical decision making elements in the CPT book
- Updates to prolonged care codes and how the CPT book differs from CMS guidelines

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