tci General Surgery Coding Alert - 2013 Issue 6

Reader Question: Sign-Off on Surgeon's Signature Requirements

Question: How can we make sure our surgeons meet signature requirements for charts and communications? Can we list each surgeon’s name at the bottom of each chart page and leave space for them to sign and date above their name? For lab results or other correspondence, can each surgeon use a printed-name/credential stamp and sign above it? Michigan Subscriber Answer: The surgeon can sign his office visit chart however he pleases, provided it’s over a written name with credentials. You should also have a signature log on file in the office that includes any potential ways the...

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