Topic 2: E/M Coding: Time Based Coding Requirements – July 24, 2026 9:00 AM PST or 11:00 AM PST

Understand what work counts and how to capture it in your documentation.

An alternative reporting methodology to MDM complexity is time-based coding. This is most commonly applied when time spent on patient care on the date of service outweighs the complexity of MDM. Understand what services may be counted toward your total time and how to capture your work in a clear, defensible manner.