decisionhealth Newsletters, Coder Pink Sheets - 2003 Issue 1 (January)
Check out ‘Table of Risk' in your chart audits
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Article Overview
This article explains how chart auditors can use Medicare’s Table of Risk within E/M documentation review to better understand the risk component of medical decision-making. It is aimed at coders, auditors, and practice staff who review evaluation and management claims and want a broader view of how risk, documentation patterns, and chart monitoring fit into audit workflows.
Why This Topic Matters
The article matters because E/M level selection can be difficult to evaluate, and risk is one part of the broader medical decision-making picture. It helps readers understand why documentation review and ongoing audit attention are important in spotting potential coding problems.
What You Will Learn
- How Table of Risk relates to E/M documentation review
- Why risk is only one part of medical decision-making
- How auditors may monitor documentation patterns in practice
- What kinds of chart-review concerns can arise in E/M auditing
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Coding auditors
- Physician office staff
- Compliance reviewers
- Practice managers
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