2022 Gastroenterology Reimbursement and Coding Update: Concrete Solutions to Strengthen Your Foundation in GI Coding and Billing | November 2021-08

08 - Preview into 2023 E&M Changes_Littenberg

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The document provides an overview of various revenue repair strategies for E/M (evaluation and management) and other services in the medical field, as well as previewing potential E/M changes for 2023. Key points from the document include:<br /><br />- E/M Revenue Repair: The document suggests several strategies to increase revenue, such as billing at a higher level (e.g., level 5 instead of level 4) for more complex decision-making, time-based billing for established patients, and separately billing for services like smoking cessation or chronic care management.<br />- Procedural Revenue Repair: The document suggests various procedures that can generate additional revenue, such as hemorrhoid banding, cold snare removal, and stricter pathology techniques.<br />- Ancillary Services: The document mentions ancillary services like prolonged services, pre-colonoscopy screening visits, care plan oversight, and home health certification/recertification, providing an overview of their coding and billing requirements.<br />- Evolution of Remote Monitoring: The document discusses the evolution of remote physiologic monitoring and remote therapeutic monitoring, mentioning CPT codes and their potential applications in the GI field.<br />- E/M Changes for 2023: The document provides a preview of potential changes to E/M coding in 2023, including consultations, inpatient admission/follow-up, and the introduction of a new code (G2211) for visit complexity. It also mentions areas where more guidance is needed, such as coding for specialists doing evaluations in the emergency department and coding for services that span midnight.<br />- Additional Information: The document includes contact information for Glenn Littenberg, who is involved in the discussions and feedback on E/M coding changes.<br /><br />Overall, the document provides a comprehensive summary of revenue repair strategies and potential changes in the field of E/M and other medical services.

Keywords

revenue repair strategies

E/M coding

medical field

billing strategies

procedural revenue

ancillary services

remote monitoring

2023 E/M changes

coding and billing requirements

Glenn Littenberg