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Evaluation & Management Visits

This page contains guidance regarding documentation and payment under the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule for evaluation and management (E/M) visits.

  • Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) Payment for Office/Outpatient Evaluation and Management (E/M) Visits – Fact Sheet (PDF) - Updated 01/14/2021
  • Evaluation and Management (E/M) Visit Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) (PDF)
  • Evaluation and Management Services MLN Publication
  • FAQs: Split (or Shared) Visits and Critical Care Services (PDF): Posted 4/7/2022
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