tci Part B Insider - 2014 Issue 26

Reader Question: Negative Notation Could Be Positive

Question: Our physician writes “all others negative” for the ROS on every chart after reviewing just one specific system. Is this illegal? Answer: No, it isn’t illegal, but there are some things you should know about documenting this way. There’s no question that when the physician checks the “all others negative” box for ROS elements, you can be left with less information than you’d like. If the physician doesn’t supply more information than checking the “all others negative” box, keep your eyes peeled: the systems the physician considers for the review of...

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