BC Advantage - 2013 Issue 12
Don't Be Afraid - Shadow!
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Article Overview
This article discusses how coders and compliance staff can use physician shadowing to better understand clinical workflow, documentation habits, and the communication barriers that can affect accurate recordkeeping. It is aimed at coding, auditing, and compliance professionals who work with physicians and want to build more productive documentation discussions. The piece focuses on the broader process of observing visits, reviewing notes, and following up with feedback rather than on specific coding rules.
Why This Topic Matters
Understanding physician workflow can help documentation support feel more relevant, practical, and collaborative, which is important for auditing, compliance, and coding teams that need complete records without disrupting patient care.
What You Will Learn
- How physician shadowing can support documentation education
- Ways to observe workflow without disrupting patient care
- How follow-up feedback can improve communication between clinicians and coding/compliance staff
- Why understanding the clinical day can help explain documentation expectations
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Medical auditors
- Compliance professionals
- Practice administrators
- Physician educators
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