tci Part B Insider - 2004 Issue 17

Electronic Medical Records: Beware "Canned Documentation," Coding By Numbers, With EMRs

EMR may cause problems with documenting services, proving necessityIf you're considering obtaining an electronic medical record solution, you should be aware of potential downsides with this miracle device. Some experts warn of compliance and malpractice implications with an electronic system. And no matter how much documentation you amass, don't bill for medically unnecessary services. Whether the EMR will enable you to code better or gain more reimbursement depends on how you use it, says consultant Robert Burleigh with Brandywine Healthcare Services in Malvern, PA. "It's just a tool," he points out. In a practice with five physicians, there's...

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