Practice Management Alert
Bulk Up Your Documentation With M.E.A.T.
Question: What, exactly, does M.E.A.T. stand for in the medical context? Oregon Subscriber` Answer: M.E.A.T. is an acronym that can help people remember critical facets of capturing an encounter when evaluating documentation. The acronym is defined (along with relevant examples) as follows: Monitor: Signs, symptoms, disease progression or regression Evaluate: Test results, efficacy of medication, response to treatment Assess/Address: Ordered tests, discussion, record review, counseling Treat: Prescribe medications, provide therapy or other modalities Remember these aspects of documentation to make sure that you have everything you need to illustrate the patient’s condition and to report an encounter accurately.
Related Articles
Practice Management Alert
- Industry News:
Did You Feel Shockwaves From the Blackcat Attack?
The cyberattack underscores the interconnectedness of U.S. healthcare. The Blackcat cyberattack that hit Change Healthcare, [...] - Revenue:
Capture These Tips to Stall Denials
Make sure your billing team feels empowered to communicate well. Denials easily cross the threshold [...] - Payers:
Acknowledge the Need for Strong Relationships with Payers
Getting glimpses of the payer experience is a good first step. While providers may not [...] - Reader Questions:
Bulk Up Your Documentation With M.E.A.T.
Question: What, exactly, does M.E.A.T. stand for in the medical context? Oregon Subscriber` Answer: M.E.A.T. is an [...] - Reader Questions:
Employ Protections for Patient Signatures
Question: In our recent risk evaluation, we discovered that the electronic signatures we and our patients [...] - Reader Questions:
Be Careful With Complexity for Undiagnosed Condition
Question: Does an undiagnosed new problem with uncertain diagnosis automatically mean a moderate level of problem [...]
