Outpatient Facility Coding Alert - 2015 Issue 1
Using Scribes in the ED: Write This Down! Get the Latest News On Using Scribes In The ED
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Article Overview
This article discusses emergency department scribe workflows and the documentation oversight issues that can affect billing and compliance. It is aimed at emergency medicine and coding/billing professionals who need a broad understanding of payer expectations, record authentication, and organizational guidance related to scribe activity.
Why This Topic Matters
Scribe practices can affect medical record integrity, compliance, and whether documentation supports reimbursement. Understanding the general guidance helps organizations structure scribe use appropriately and avoid avoidable claim or audit problems.
What You Will Learn
- How emergency department scribe documentation workflows are generally structured
- What Medicare-related documentation considerations are discussed for scribe use
- How The Joint Commission’s guidance relates to scribes in the medical record
- Why shared services and scribe activity are not the same concept
- What broad documentation oversight responsibilities remain with the physician
Who Should Read This
- Emergency department physicians
- Medical coders
- Medical billers
- Compliance staff
- Practice administrators
- Revenue cycle professionals
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