Wiki Signature timeframe - policy from CMS

[Tonyj]

Is there any policy from CMS that gives a timeframe as to when a physician needs to sign off on his/her office dictations?

Some physicians may dictate an OV note and have a preliminary report sit for quite some time for any number of reasons before signing off on the document.

 

[a.montaruli@gmail.com]

According to CMS, "All medical record entries should be signed and dated, usually within 48-72 hours of the encounter but certainly before the claim for service is filed." A record is not considered complete and authentic until it is signed by a physician.

Hope this helps!
Andrew

 

[Tonyj]

According to CMS, "All medical record entries should be signed and dated, usually within 48-72 hours of the encounter but certainly before the claim for service is filed." A record is not considered complete and authentic until it is signed by a physician.

Hope this helps!
Andrew

Yes, it helps and I'm in agreement but I'm looking for the documentation in CMS website. Can you supply me with a link?