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[nc_coder]

Is a provider's signature required on the encounter forms? Our providers circle the service charge and write in a diagnosis. Should they also be signing or at least initialing the form?

 

[t.rosales]

Yes, we send back any charts or superbills that are not signed.

 

[mitchellde]

I know of no rule that states the provider must sign the superbill/encounter form, however they must sign the progress note. The coding must be done using the progress/surgical note for every claim created.