Evaluation & Management
The E/M page is a central location for all E/M information coming from WPS Medicare. The page also contains links to important CMS Resources. For general information regarding issues that affect all providers, see the provider home page for news and sign-up to receive WPS Medicare eNews.
Policy and Coverage
- CMS Policy Homepage
- Other policies may contain information on Evaluation and Management Services
- WPS Medicare Policy Page
WPS Medicare Articles and Resources
- A Key for Evaluation and Management Documentation
- Clarification on the Use of Prolonged Care Procedure Codes
- Coding Guidelines: General Coverage for Physicians Services (06/22/09)
- Correct Submission of Multiple Evaluation and Management Services on a Single Day (03/01/10)
- E/M Services Guide
- Evaluation & Management Services and Laboratory Testing (11/26/07)
- Evaluation and Management (E/M) Services - Usage of the GE Modifier for Primary Care Exceptions
- Missing Evaluation and Management Documentation
- Provider Signature Requirements
CMS Resources
- 1995 Evaluation and Management Documentation Guidelines
- 1997 Evaluation and Management Documentation Guidelines
- CMS Coverage Center
- CMS Evaluation and Management Services Guide
- CMS Internet Only Manuals (IOM)
- Evaluation and Management Service Codes - General (Codes 99201 - 99499) - IOM Pub. 100-04, Chapter 12, Section 30.6
- Medicare Learning Network (MLN) Matters Articles
Education
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- CMS FAQs
- CMS Evaluation & Management FAQs
- Evaluation and Management (E/M) Questions and Answers (QAs) - Discharge Management Services (06/29/09)
- Evaluation and Management (E/M) Questions and Answers (QAs) - Documentation (06/15/09)
- Evaluation and Management (E/M) Questions and Answers (QAs) - Exam (06/01/09)
- Evaluation and Management (E/M) Questions and Answers on Facility Services (07/13/09)
- Evaluation and Management (E/M) Questions and Answers (QAs) – Global Surgery Package (08/10/09)
- Evaluation and Management Questions & Answers - History
- Evaluation and Management (E/M) Questions and Answers (QAs)- Incident To/Shared/Split Billing- New Patient Services (08/03/09)
- Evaluation and Management (E/M) Questions and Answers on Initial Facility Services (07/06/09)
- Evaluation and Management (E/M) Questions and Answers (QAs) - Medical Decision Making (06/08/09)
- Evaluation and Management (E/M) Questions and Answers (QAs)- New Patient Services (07/27/09)
- Evaluation and Management (E/M) Questions and Answers on Observation Care (07/20/09)
- Evaluation and Management (E/M) Questions and Answers (QAs) - Office Services (06/22/09)
- Evaluation and Management (E/M) Questions and Answers (QAs) – Time-Based E/M Services (08/17/09)
- Prolonged Care
Important Areas
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