This online learning course is designed to familiarize physicians with basic concepts related to evaluation and management (E/M) services.

Topics include but are not limited to:

• Key versus contributory components

• The Documentation Guidelines for Evaluation and Management Services
• The 1995 and 1997 Guidelines
• Elements of the history
• Elements of the examination
• Elements of medical decision-making
• Calculating the E/M level on the basis of time 

The course is self-paced and takes approximately one hour to complete. It includes several hands-on exercises to allow participants to be sure they have understood the key learning points. After finishing the course, the physician can print a certificate of completion.