Member-Only Coding Resources
Relative Value Unit (RVU) Resources
- Analysis of the 2023 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (PDF)
This document details electrodiagnostic (EDX) and neuromuscular (NM) codes and the relative value unit (RVU) and reimbursement changes to the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule.
- Relative Value Unit (RVU) Comparison 2022 to 2023: Nerve Conduction Studies and Needle EMG (PDF)
This document details the changes in the RVU and reimbursement between 2 years for needle EMG and nerve conduction study codes.
Office and Outpatient Evaluation and Management Coding and Documentation Guidelines
For CPT Codes 99202-99215, a medically appropriate history and/or examination must be performed and documented. The code you use is based either the level of medical decision making (MDM) performed OR the total time spent performing the service
on the day of the encounter.
See AMA
CPT Level of Medical Decision Making Table for more information.
Billing and Documentation
- Billing for Same Day Evaluation and Management (E/M) and Electrodiagnostic Testing
- The Importance of a Strong Coding & Billing Compliance Program
- Ensuring Your Documentation Supports the Medical Necessity of EDX Testing
Have you been asked to participate in a RUC survey?
- Understanding the RUC Survey Instrument
This video from the AMA will provide potential survey respondents with a general understanding of the purpose and mechanics of the RUC survey process, as well as how to correctly complete a RUC survey. - RUC Survey Overview
This PowerPoint details the seven steps you will be asked to go through to participate in a RUC survey.
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