Wednesday 28 January 2015

Why is clinical documentation and good medical coding important?



As we are heading towards ICD10 implementation process, following steps will help the providers to maximize the insurance reimbursement:


  • Documentation supports coding which is the basis of correct revenue and reimbursement. Otherwise a practice could be losing revenue
  • Documentation is necessary for complying with quality measure
  • Quality information supports care management and making sure protocols are followed
  • Proper documentation supports proper payment and reduced denials
  • Captures the level of risk and severity
  • Patients deserve to have accurate and complete documentation of their conditions

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