What question did this study set out to answer?

This evaluation aims to clarify the process of selecting time-based billing codes under CPT guidelines.

March 1, 2026

You Code It! Time-Based Billing

Key Points

This evaluation aims to clarify the process of selecting time-based billing codes under CPT guidelines.
Reviewing Current Procedural Terminology guidelines
Analyzing coding scenarios related to E/M services
Determining correct time-based codes based on service duration
The correct coding is dependent on the time spent delivering the service.
Selected codes must align with CPT guidelines for evaluation and management.

Abstract

Under Current Procedural Terminology® guidelines, many codes may be selected based on time spent providing the service. Can you determine the correct time-based code for the following evaluation and management (E/M) service?

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American Academy of Pediatrics (Fri,) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69a3d8d8ec16d51705d301de https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1542/pcco_book263_document002