Chapter 7 Overview

Evaluation and Management Services

This chapter will focus on the following topics:

  • Documentation guidelines
  • New versus established patient
  • Components of E/M services

Objectives

After completing this chapter, the student should be able to do the following:

  1. Describe the contents of the evaluation and management (E/M) services section
  2. Differentiate between a new and established patient
  3. Identify the seven components included in the descriptors for the levels of E/M services
  4. List the three key components for levels of E/M services
  5. Describe the documentation requirements for E/M key components
  6. State the circumstances when time is a key factor in determining E/M level of service
  7. Given a scenario, assign the appropriate E/M code

In order to achieve these learning objectives, please complete the following:

Learning Activities

Assignments/Quizzes