kayleeevans907
Networker
Does anyone have insight or resources in relation to the liability that falls on a coder when a provider submits documentation weeks/months after a visit occurred to be coded?
Conversation came up that I could potentially start receiving documentation from however long ago a provider decides to look back and I am expected to charge for it. This does not sound right or ok to me, especially because I know CMS has timely documentation requirements, but I can’t find anything specific citing a timeline or specific age that documents can’t be submitted anymore it was brushed off.
Does this leave me open to legal issues? Or does this only fall on the provider and clinic?
Conversation came up that I could potentially start receiving documentation from however long ago a provider decides to look back and I am expected to charge for it. This does not sound right or ok to me, especially because I know CMS has timely documentation requirements, but I can’t find anything specific citing a timeline or specific age that documents can’t be submitted anymore it was brushed off.
Does this leave me open to legal issues? Or does this only fall on the provider and clinic?