title: Using CPT frequency reports to analyze E&M use.
abstract: Evaluation and management utilization is a significant compliance concern in the current health care environment. Understanding utilization patterns will assist the physician in determining whether significant differences exist between the physician's billed services and group or national norms.
authors.affiliation: KarenZupko & Associates, Chicago, USA.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: LeGrand
mesh_terms: D014487:Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, U.S.; D006123:Group Practice / Q000592:standards; D006801:Humans; D007349:Insurance, Health, Reimbursement / Q000592:standards*; D020407:Internet; D006278:Medicare / Q000592:standards; D015442:Medicare Assignment / Q000592:standards*; D009819:Office Visits; D011216:Practice Management, Medical / Q000458:organization & administration / Q000592:standards; D010818:Practice Patterns, Physicians' / Q000592:standards*; D012984:Software; D009626:Terminology as Topic; D014481:United States