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- Describe the organization of the CPT Evaluation and Management (E/M) section.
- Discuss the use of the section guidelines as a resource for E/M coding.
- List five questions that are used to select appropriate E/M code ranges and assign correct codes.
- State the difference between new and established patients in CPT terms.
- Discuss the three key components that determine the level of service, listing the four levels of each.
- Describe the process used to determine the level of service for E/M coding, including the part played by the contributing components.
- Compare and contrast consultations and new patient (referral) E/M services.
- Discuss the factors that are important in assigning critical care codes.
- Define observation and standby services.
- Assign CPT E/M codes, correctly applying the rules and exceptions for each category of service.
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