tci Medicare Compliance & Reimbursement - 2004 Issue 21

Medical Records: Beware Of Coding By Numbers When Using EMRs

EMRs can pose problems with documenting services, proving necessity.Electronic medical records may seem like a cure-all, but they can also create problems of their own. Providers considering obtaining an electronic medical record solution should be aware of potential downsides with this miracle device. Some experts warn of compliance and malpractice implications with an electronic system. And no matter how much documentation providers amass, they can't bill for medically unnecessary services. Whether the EMR will enable providers to code better or gain more reimbursement depends on how they use it, says consultant Robert Burleigh with Brandywine Healthcare Services...

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