We are receiving many questions from providers on 2021 E&M coding and documenting guidelines. 

NGS MAC - JK processes Medicare Part B claims for Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, Rhode Island, and Vermont Read along to get answers!

TIME-BASED SERVICES ON OR AFTER 1/1/2021

This information applies to office and outpatient services (99202-99215) performed on or after 1/1/2021.

1.      How do counseling and/or coordination of care count toward billing these services based on time?

Answer: As of 1/1/2021...

2.      Can clinical staff time be counted in calculating time?

Answer: Time spent...

3.      What face-to-face provider activities may be counted in calculating time? 

Answer: Time spent on ...

4.      What non-face-to-face provider activities may be counted in calculating time?

Answer: Time spent on ...