Unsupported Browser
The American College of Surgeons website is not compatible with Internet Explorer 11, IE 11. For the best experience please update your browser.
Menu
Become a member and receive career-enhancing benefits

Our top priority is providing value to members. Your Member Services team is here to ensure you maximize your ACS member benefits, participate in College activities, and engage with your ACS colleagues. It's all here.

Become a Member
Become a member and receive career-enhancing benefits

Our top priority is providing value to members. Your Member Services team is here to ensure you maximize your ACS member benefits, participate in College activities, and engage with your ACS colleagues. It's all here.

Membership Benefits
ACS
Practice Management

Webinars

Major Changes for 2021 Office E/M Coding: A Surgeon’s Guide to Prepare for New Guidelines and Avoid Claims Denials

Two surgeons with expertise in general surgery coding and reimbursement, Drs. Linda Barney and Megan McNally, outline reporting guidelines applicable to code selection for office and other outpatient E/M services effective January 1, 2021.

Major Changes for 2021 Office E/M Coding, Part 2: Implementation Tips

Four members of the ACS General Surgery Coding and Reimbursement Committee (GSCRC) describe accurate office/outpatient E/M code level selection using medical decision-making (MDM) for common general surgery patient scenarios. Drs. Linda Barney, Jayme Lieberman, Megan McNally, and Don Selzer share insights on properly documenting the three elements of MDM: problems addressed, data reviewed, and risk.