National Government Services (NGS) is making Part B providers aware of CPT coding changes to Evaluation and Management (E&M) codes regarding expanded problem focused and detail. This change is effective for dates of service on or after July 1, 2017. The changes that will take affect include:
| Current Examination Requirements | Examination Requirements Effective 7/1/17 |
| Expanded Problem Focused: 2-7 body areas or organ systems | Expanded Problem Focused: 2-5 body areas or organ systems |
| Detailed: 2-7 body areas or organ systems | Detailed: 6-7 body areas or organ systems |