decisionhealth Newsletters, Answer Books - 2009 Issue 3 (March)
PATH_Physcians at Teaching Hospitals / Enforcement - PATH Audits / Enforcement - PATH Audits
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Article Overview
This article gives a high-level overview of PATH enforcement audits involving teaching hospitals and affiliated group practices. It is intended for coding, compliance, and revenue cycle audiences that need to understand the general scope of the audits, the agencies involved, and the documentation areas reviewed. The discussion stays at a broad compliance level and does not provide code-specific guidance.
Why This Topic Matters
PATH audits can affect compliance review priorities for teaching hospitals and physician groups. Understanding the general focus of the enforcement effort helps organizations prepare for documentation scrutiny and audit response processes.
What You Will Learn
- The general purpose of PATH enforcement audits
- Which organizations are involved in PATH audit activity
- The broad documentation areas reviewed during teaching hospital audits
- How the article frames teaching physician involvement at a compliance level
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Coding auditors
- Compliance officers
- Revenue cycle staff
- Teaching hospital administrators
- Physician practice managers
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