Do you have any tips regarding medical necessity and secondary intent?
Clear medical record documentation is essential to support the correct coding and billing of services performed. The record should be easy to read with events documented in chronological order. Comply with documentation guidelines and avoid the use of abbreviations that may compromise patient safety. Use only approved standard and appropriate abbreviations.
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