Evaluation and Management Coding

E/M Templates

The Coding Subcommittee of the Medical Economics and Management Committee has developed E/M templates for use by neurologists as a means to assist them in coding appropriately for level 1, 2, and 3 initial and subsequent hospital visits; use level 2, 3, 4, and 5 for established and new patient/consultation.

Access the templates: The templates listed below are available to AAN members on the E/M Templates page. Note: In order to view the templates, you must first log in as an AAN member.

E/M Templates

E/M Level 1 Initial Hospitalization*

E/M Level 1 New Patient/Consultation*

E/M Level 1 Subsequent Hospital Follow Up*

E/M Level 2 Established Patient*

E/M Level 2 New Patient/Consultation*

E/M Level 2 Initial Hospitalization*

E/M Level 2 Subsequent Hospital Follow Up*

E/M Level 3 Established Patient

E/M Level 3 New Patient/Consultation

E/M Level 3 Initial Hospitalization*

E/M Level 3 Subsequent Hospital Follow Up*

E/M Level 4 Established Patient

E/M Level 4 New Patient/Consultation

E/M Level 5 Established Patient

E/M Level 5 New Patient/Consultation

Additional Resources Available on the E/M Templates page:

• An audio recording is available for more information on the use of these templates.

For more information

If you have questions or require further information about the use of these templates, please contact Luana Ciccarelli, Senior Administrator, Medical Economics, at lciccarelli@aan.com or (612) 928-6110.

* Indicates template was published May 2008.

Documentation Guidelines for Evaluation and Management Services

Click here to access the documentation guidelines for E/M services to ensure you are meeting all of the necessary requirements and achieving maximum reimbursement.