Evaluation & Management Visits

This page contains guidance regarding documentation and payment under the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule for evaluation and management (E/M) visits.

• 1995 Documentation Guidelines For Evaluation and Management Services (PDF)
• 1997 Documentation Guidelines For Evaluation and Management Services (PDF)
• CY 2019 PFS Proposed Rule Documentation Requirements and Payment for Evaluation and Management Visits and Advancing Virtual Care (PDF)
• Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) Payment for Office/Outpatient Evaluation and Management (E/M) Visits – Fact Sheet (PDF) - Updated 01/14/2021
• Evaluation and Management (E/M) Visit Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) (PDF)
• Evaluation and Management Services MLN Publication
• FAQs: Split (or Shared) Visits and Critical Care Services (PDF) - Posted 04/07/2022
• HCPCS G2211 FAQ (PDF) - Posted 08/26/2024
• Preventive Services Payable with the G2211 Add-on Code (ZIP)