decisionhealth Newsletters, Part B News - 2007 Issue 12 (December)
Say no to chicken scratch; fix our docs’ sloppy writing
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Article Overview
This article discusses the operational, compliance, and legal risks associated with poor handwriting in medical documentation and prescriptions. It is aimed at practices, coders, and compliance staff who need to improve record readability, reduce clarification burdens, and understand how template use, dictation, and e-prescribing can help support clearer documentation workflows. The piece also references an industry patient safety initiative related to e-prescribing.
Why This Topic Matters
Illegible documentation can create audit, payment, and liability problems, so improving readability supports compliance, revenue protection, and safer practice operations.
What You Will Learn
- Why documentation readability matters in medical practices
- Common strategies for reducing handwriting-related problems
- How practices can reduce prescription-related communication issues
- The role of e-prescribing initiatives in improving workflow and safety
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Compliance officers
- Practice managers
- Physicians
- Billing staff
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