Coding and Documentation General Guidelines and Resources

CMS Fraud, Abuse, and other Guidance

CMS Fraud & Abuse Fact Sheet

False Act and Whistleblowing Protection Claim

Evaluation & Management (E/M) Coding Guidelines

1997 Documentation Guidelines

1995 Documentation Guidelines

2023 AMA E/M MDM Audit Tool

2023 MLN E&M Services Guidelines

2023 MLN Telehealth Services

Outpatient E&M and Prolonged Services

Teaching Physician Guidelines

2023 MLN Guidelines for Teaching Physicians, Interns, & Residents

Additional Coding & Documentation Resources...

2022 MLN Medicare Signature Requirements

2023 MLN ABN's for Non-Covered Services

2017 Amendments & Corrections to Entries in Medical Documentation

Helpful Websites

For Coding Certification:

• American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) 

For Additional CMS Guidance

• Centers of Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) 

For Local Carrier Guidance

• Novitas Solutions, Inc.