tci Part B Insider - 2011 Issue 10
Documentation: Do Your Providers Meet Signature Requirements on Their Charts?
Answers to 2 common questions help ensure you're on track.Including provider signatures is a basic documentation requirement for your patient charts, but can also be a daily challenge. Check your answers against our experts' advice to verify your group's signature compliance.Handwritten and Electronic Could Meet CriteriaQuestion 1: Some of our physicians use handwritten signatures on their charts and others prefer electronic signatures. Is either kind acceptable?Answer 1: According to CMS documents, "Medicare requires a legible identifier for services provided/ordered." That "identifier" -- or signature -- can be electronic or handwritten, as long as the provider...
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