Activity ID
11149Expires
June 13, 2026Format Type
EnduringCME Credit
0.5Fee
$30CME Provider: American Medical Association
Description of CME Course
Substantive revisions have been made to the CPT codes related to office and other outpatient services, collectively known as the Evaluation and Management (E/M) codes. These changes designed to address administrative burden in clinical practice, impact nearly every medical specialty. Understanding these changes, and their benefits and impacts, is essential for all members of the care team.
This module provides key information about these landmark revisions. The module provides a review of the E/M coding procedures and terminology, plus an overview of the code revisions.
Disclaimers
1. This activity is accredited by the American Medical Association.
2. This activity is free to AMA members.
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NoNOTE: If a Member Board has not deemed this activity for MOC approval as an accredited CME activity, this activity may count toward an ABMS Member Board’s general CME requirement. Please refer directly to your Member Board’s MOC Part II Lifelong Learning and Self-Assessment Program Requirements.
Educational Objectives
1. Explain the CPT E/M office or other outpatient services revisions and when changes took effect
2. Identify why CPT E/M revisions were needed and benefits provided
3. Describe how the foundational changes will impact your work
Keywords
Medical Coding
Competencies
Medical Knowledge
CME Credit Type
AMA PRA Category 1 Credit
DOI
10.1001/ama.2019.0669
