I’m not sure how to correctly code with the new 2021 E/M coding guidelines. What resources does the Academy offer?
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March 1, 2021
Members can find a high-level summary on what dermatologists need to know about the restructured E/M codes in the AAD’s Coding Resource Center.
The AAD also offers an updated E/M coding tool, designed to reflect the revised tenets of E/M coding for office and other outpatient services effective Jan. 1, 2021. Try it out by answering a few key questions to determine the appropriate code.
Still have questions? Ask a coder. Get guidance on any coding question from an AAD expert.
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