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Guidelines for Teaching Physicians, Interns, and Residents

This revised Product comprises Subregulatory Guidance for affected providers and its content is based on publicly available content. CMS policy or operation subject matter experts also reviewed/cleared this product. This Product educates teaching physicians, interns, and residents on:
• Payment requirements for physician services in teaching settings
• General documentation guidelines
• Evaluation and management (E/M) documentation guidelines
• Exceptions for E/M services furnished in certain primary care centers.

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Final

Issued by: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Issue Date: October 20, 2023

DISCLAIMER: The contents of this database lack the force and effect of law, except as authorized by law (including Medicare Advantage Rate Announcements and Advance Notices) or as specifically incorporated into a contract. The Department may not cite, use, or rely on any guidance that is not posted on the guidance repository, except to establish historical facts.