2023 CMS Provider Signature Requirements & Medical Record Documentation Requirements

Webinar Description, Agenda & Trainer Profile :
 
CMS has established very specific 2023 regulations and rules for provider signature requirements and appropriate medical record maintenance and documentation. Failing to validate compliant and accurate signatures on medical records and prescriptions will lead to potential fines, penalties, and even exclusion from participation in government programs. Strict guidelines have been established to mandate the presence of signatures for the medical review process. It is critical to ensure that all providers are compliant with their medical record documentation and it is vital for your staff to understand the importance of these signature requirements, Exceptions to the signature requirement, Timeliness/Dating issues and much more. You also need to have in-depth knowledge of creating and identifying a “legal medical record” along with other RAC/MAC Identified areas of audits.
 
The following agenda will be discussed in detail during this session : 

• 2023 CMS Signature requirements for Medical Review process
• Hand-written vs Electronic signatures in 2023
• The importance of Timely Documentation and Signatures
• Case Studies and Examples for Valid Signatures vs Records with Signature Errors
• Importance of accurate medical record documentation - Reimbursement process & continuity and quality of care
• Identifying the "legal medical record”
• Special CMS Documentation Requirements for H&Ps, progress notes and discharge summaries
• Outlining RAC/MAC identified Issues
• Discussing the importance of compliance
• Facilitating Provider Education

Ask your questions & get expert advice directly from the speaker during the informative Q/A session at the end of the webinar session.

About The Trainer : Mrs. Jacqueline Thelian is a Healthcare Consultant, Certified Professional Coder & Auditor, Subject Matter Expert and sought after educator and Author with over twenty years’ experience in medical coding and business management. Her extensive experience includes physician practice management, coding/billing compliance and reimbursement issues and she has taught extensively in Academic Medical Centers, The Chubb Institute, Hospitals, private physician practices and has conducted a variety of seminars for numerous Medical Societies. She is also a AAPC Certified PMCC instructor for the PMCC (Professional Medical Coding Curriculum) Coding Certification Prep Course, and a Certified ICD-10 Expert Trainer. Her articles on clinical coding issues have been published in many popular healthcare publications.