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Documentation:

Question Incomplete Notes and Confidently Query

Published on Fri Feb 17, 2023

Remember M.E.A.T to determine documentation deficiencies. Complete, accurate documentation can be the difference between a clean claim and a denial. Here’s why: Payers and auditors look for supporting details that prove medical necessity and appropriate evaluation and management (E/M) levels. But patient medical records are not only critical to fair reimbursement; they also contain the information that will help determine [...]
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