Reader Questions:
Make Sure Addenda are Signed, Dated
Published on Tue May 16, 2023
Question: If a healthcare practitioner makes an addendum to a patient’s medical record, does the addendum require a signature? AAPC Forum Participant Answer: Yes, according to Noridian, a Medicare Administrative Contractor (MAC). Noridian defines addendum, saying “An addendum is used to provide information that was not available at the time of the original entry. The addendum should also be timely and bear [...]