tci General Surgery Coding Alert - 2001 Issue 3

Reader Question: Coding Compliance Plans

Question: I hear that small practices need to implement a coding compliance plan. How does our practice begin? Can we obtain a working model to customize for our own use?Georgia SubscriberAnswer: A compliance plan should outline steps for the proper reporting of errors and the appropriate corrective actions. Arlene Morrow, CPC, an independent general surgery coding and reimbursement specialist in Tampa, Fla., notes that although the Office of Inspector General (OIG) model is currently voluntary, many coding specialists expect it to become mandatory soon. When establishing an internal auditing system make sure the chart reviews are done prospectively...

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