You now must keep ordering and referring physicians’ documentation for 7 years

Article Overview

This article explains a CMS transmittal affecting how providers document and retain ordering and referring records for selected services, including the types of documentation that must be maintained and made available on request. It is relevant to physicians, practices, and coding/billing staff who work with Medicare patients, especially those involved in ordering or performing services such as imaging, lab testing, DME, and home health. The article also notes the compliance concerns that prompted the policy and points readers to related CMS and OIG resources.