Inpatient migraine case studies

E/M Case Studies

Accurate CPT code selection for hospital inpatient and observation care is essential, particularly under the revised 2023 E/M guidelines. This resource presents a series of case studies involving patients hospitalized for migraine, highlighting how total time and medical decision making (MDM) each contribute to determining the appropriate code level.


31-year-old female with migraines

Total time* for inpatient E/M in 2023

Refer to the following tables for correct code selection when billing based on time for inpatient E/M Services:

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