Ensure coding, charge capture are not hampered by miscues in your EHR

Why This Topic Matters

EHR-related documentation gaps can lead to missed ancillary charges and undercoding, both of which can reduce reimbursement. The article helps readers understand the operational areas where practices may be losing revenue and the general types of process improvements that can address those issues.

Article Sections

1. 2 areas leading to a revenue drain

   Introduces the main categories of revenue loss associated with EHR use, including missed ancillary services and lower-level evaluation and management reporting. The section frames the operational issues that can affect charge capture and coding accuracy.

2. Create a series of checks and balances

   Outlines practice workflow improvements intended to support more complete documentation capture and better coding oversight. The section covers templates, vendor input, coding education, and communication processes.