E/M Coding Alert - 2006 Issue 5
READER QUESTIONS: Marshfield Auditor's Sheet Not a CMS Tool
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Article Overview
This article is a concise reader question-and-answer item about the Marshfield Clinic Auditor's Worksheet and how it relates to evaluation and management documentation guidelines. It is useful for coders, auditors, and clinical billing staff who want to understand the tool’s general purpose, its status outside official CMS documentation guidance, and why its use may differ by practice setting.
Why This Topic Matters
Understanding whether a documentation review worksheet is an official CMS tool affects how practices interpret audits, compare regional review approaches, and apply evaluation and management documentation standards across settings.
What You Will Learn
- What the Marshfield Clinic Auditor's Worksheet is generally used for
- How the worksheet relates to evaluation and management documentation guidance
- Why the worksheet may not align well with every practice setting
- What role regional carriers may play in its use
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Coding auditors
- Compliance staff
- Physician office billing staff
- Emergency department billing staff
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