tci Part B Insider - 2013 Issue 16

Physician Signatures: Stamp Signatures Are A No-Go, But Attestation Statements Can Be Your Friend

Break down CMS’s requirements before you take a chance on the wrong use of signatures. Are you confused about signature requirements for diagnostic testing? You may already know that CMS tightened documentation and signature requirements by issuing Transmittal 327, Change Request 6698 in March 2010, which was subsequently revised last November. However, you have to read between the lines to know exactly how a signature should be documented. Know the Signature Rules CMS’ Change Request 6698 revision came about with the aim of outlining the signature guidelines for medical review by Medicare claims review contractors. The previous instruction...

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