General Surgery Coding Alert - 2023 Issue 14
Industry Notes: See What One MAC Advises on Addendums
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Article Overview
This article discusses Medicare Administrative Contractor guidance on how addendums and record corrections should be documented in both paper and electronic medical records. It is aimed at providers, coders, auditors, and compliance staff who need to understand general documentation expectations and record integrity practices.
Why This Topic Matters
Accurate addendum and correction practices affect record completeness, audit readiness, and documentation compliance.
What You Will Learn
- How a Medicare contractor describes addendums in medical records
- General expectations for timely record corrections and documentation integrity
- How guidance applies to both physical and electronic records
- What information should accompany a correction or clarification in the record
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Compliance professionals
- Auditors
- Physicians and other providers
- Health information management staff
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