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Enhanced payment to support longitudinal care: The new E/M complexity add-on code G2211

By The DO Staff

04.01.24

Patient-centered, whole-person care and the development of longitudinal patient-physician relationships are central to the practice of osteopathic medicine. Establishing trust with patients, understanding their needs and concerns, and building relationships can require significant time and effort. In recognition of the complexity inherent to this work in evaluation and management (E/M) services, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has established a new E/M add-on code to support appropriate payment.