Despite PHE, provider signatures remain a must — except for ambulance orders

Article Overview

This Medicare compliance article reviews how the COVID-19 public health emergency affected signature practices for Part B claims and related documentation. It is aimed at billing and coding professionals, compliance staff, and providers who need to understand general signature expectations, limited exceptions discussed by CMS, and references to CMS guidance on electronic signatures and alternate signature methods. The article also highlights the importance of maintaining complete medical record documentation when using telehealth or other remote service delivery workflows.