tci ED Coding & Reimbursement Alert - 2005 Issue 5

Find Positive Answers for 'All Others Negative'

Here's how to handle ROS black holes - and avoid federal scrutiny There's no question that when the ED physician checks the "all others negative" box for ROS elements, you can be left with less information than you'd like. Here's the skinny on when you need more specific data and when you can let your doctor slide. Require the Basics If your doctors resist supplying more information when they've checked the "all others negative" box, keep your eyes peeled: the systems the physician considers for the review of systems (ROS) elements can be hidden in the history of present...

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