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Know How This New Rule Changes Documentation Requirements

Published on Mon Mar 19, 2018

Question: Our providers complain about having to re-document the elements of E/M services performed in the hospital, even though their medical students have already documented them. Is there a way around this? California Subscriber Answer: Yes, fortunately there is now a way around at least part of the documentation requirements. Background:  CMS has long allowed students to document services in [...]
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