General Surgery Coding Alert - 2019 Issue 6
Implement 5 Documentation Tips to Tackle MIPS Audits Head-On
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Article Overview
This article explains why MIPS participants should keep audit-ready records even after attestation and summarizes broad documentation practices for quality, interoperability, security, improvement activities, and vendor-related records. It is aimed at clinicians, practice administrators, and coding or compliance staff who support Quality Payment Program participation and want to understand the general types of evidence auditors may expect.
Why This Topic Matters
MIPS reviews can occur after submission and may examine records years later, so retaining appropriate supporting documentation can help practices respond more efficiently if audited. The article is useful for organizations that report through QPP and rely on EHRs, registries, and other third-party intermediaries.
What You Will Learn
- Why audit preparedness matters for MIPS participants
- The main categories of supporting documentation discussed for QPP reporting
- How documentation practices relate to quality, interoperability, security, and improvement activities
- Why vendor recordkeeping is part of audit readiness
Who Should Read This
- Physicians
- Practice administrators
- Compliance staff
- Medical coders
- Quality reporting staff
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