BC Advantage - 2017 Issue 3
Who Can It Be Knocking At Your Door: Are You Prepared
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Article Overview
This article is a practical compliance-focused overview for medical practices that may be visited unexpectedly by Medicare, Medicaid, or payer investigative staff. It explains why these visits matter, who is typically involved, and the general categories of preparation and response guidance covered, including documentation readiness, audit preparedness, legal and compliance support, and on-site interaction basics.
Why This Topic Matters
Unannounced audit or investigative visits can disrupt operations and create compliance and participation risks. The article helps practices understand the broad areas they should have in place before such a visit and the general steps to consider when one occurs.
What You Will Learn
- How unannounced audit or site review visits affect medical practices
- Broad areas of compliance readiness for audits and investigative reviews
- General documentation and recordkeeping topics related to audit preparedness
- High-level considerations for responding to on-site payer or government inquiries
- Why ongoing compliance planning and periodic review matter
Who Should Read This
- Physicians and practice owners
- Practice administrators
- Compliance officers
- Medical coders and auditors
- Healthcare consultants
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