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Five Documentation Tips that Reduce Audit Risk
Author(s)Teri Romano, RN
It's never been more important to make sure your medical record documentation is complete, accurate, and complies with federal guidelines.
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CMS has stepped up its Recovery Audit Contractor (RAC) audits. Commercial payers are using data analytics tools to identify coding and billing "outliers" and target them for audits.
It's never been more important to make sure your medical record documentation is complete, accurate, and complies with federal guidelines.
Here are five tips that will help your practice reduce risk:
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