decisionhealth Newsletters, Coder Pink Sheets - 2009 Issue 7 (July)
Avoid EMR compliance pitfalls
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Article Overview
This article addresses compliance concerns tied to electronic medical record (EMR) workflows, including documentation integrity, default settings, templates, and related audit risk. It is aimed at coders, compliance staff, and providers who work with EMR systems and need to understand general safeguards and agency guidance referenced in the article.
Why This Topic Matters
EMR tools can affect documentation quality and coding accuracy. Understanding the compliance concerns described here can help practices review system settings and documentation practices before problems arise.
What You Will Learn
- Why EMR implementation can create compliance concerns
- How documentation automation can affect coding review
- What general types of EMR practices may attract audit attention
- Which compliance resources and bulletin references are mentioned
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Compliance officers
- Physicians
- Practice managers
- Billing staff
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