Page 6 - Coder's Choice Magazine - Aug 2020

DOCUMENTATION AUDITS

Oftentimes when one hears the
word "audit", an automatic panic

attack starts to take place. This
reaction could be the cause of

many reasons, which in most cases
are not warranted.

As a Certified Professional Medical
Auditor one is trained to identify

compliance and non compliance in
the following areas:-
Documentation Guidelines

Compliance guidelines
Coding and Reimbursements
adherence

Auditing is an essential tool that
allows healthcare providers and

governing boards to assess the way
healthcare facility operates.

An audit can be done as frequently
as monthly, or in most

recommended cases, on a
semiannually or annually basis. A
report at the end of each audit

should be provided and discuss with
relevant bodies regarding its
findings.

If you haven't conducted your audit

for the year as yet, its time to get on
it.

PRENETTE CASH
WRITER