Avoiding Documentation Traps-Avoiding Documentation Traps

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Summary:<br /><br />In this video, Linda Duckworth, a healthcare expert with over 30 years of experience, discusses audits conducted by payers and how healthcare providers can prepare for and respond to them. She advises providers to create an audit plan and submit complete and accurate documentation to minimize the risk of being audited. Linda also discusses different levels of response required for different types of audits and warns against making changes to medical records after an audit has been initiated. She emphasizes the significance of investing in an audit program to ensure proper documentation and billing practices. The video also addresses the importance of clear and specific documentation to support accurate coding and billing in healthcare. The speaker provides guidance on avoiding common issues during audits and explains how new E&M guidelines impact coding and documentation. They stress the importance of categorizing conditions and detailing patient data. The video overall highlights the importance of accurate and comprehensive documentation to support correct coding and billing practices in healthcare.<br /><br />Credits:<br />- Dr. Matthew Grierson<br />- Linda Duckworth

Keywords

healthcare expert

audits

payers

audit plan

complete documentation

accurate documentation

medical records

billing practices

coding and documentation

new E&M guidelines

categorizing conditions

patient data