sherriev
Networker
If a provider note is not signed, is it ok to submit a claim (with the expectation that it will be signed)?
Thank you. I agree 100%. Do you know where I can find anything that actually says that the signature has to be there before submitting? I've looked everywhere I can think of. CGS (our MAC) says it it highly recommended before submitting claims. I've stated the note is incomplete and should not be billed. I've stated that there is no way to know the note will actually be signed. I'm being advised that there is nothing wrong with "submitting" the claims. Notes will be signed sometime after that and will be verified prior to sending documentation anywhere.
If it is an E/M visit, then without the signature of an authorized provider, all you can bill for is a 99201 (99211), nurse visit.