E/M Code

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Release Notes:
Data Element
Version 2016B1

Data Element Name:

E/M Code

Collected For:

ACHFOP,

Definition:

The code used to report evaluation and management services provided in the outpatient department clinic or emergency department.

Suggested Data Collection Question:

What was the E/M code documented for this outpatient encounter?

Format:

Allowable Values:

Select the E/M code from Appendix A, Table 1.0.

Notes for Abstraction:

None

Suggested Data Sources:

Additional Notes:

Guidelines for Abstraction:

Inclusion	Exclusion
Refer to Appendix A, Table 1.0, E/M Codes	None

E/M Code

Specifications Manual for Joint Commission National Quality Measures (v2016B1)
Discharges 01-01-17 (1Q17) through 06-30-17 (2Q17)