Advanced Search

Gastroenterology Coding Alert

Reader Questions:

Know the e-Signature Rules

Published on Tue Dec 22, 2020

Question: Our practice still sees a majority of our Medicare beneficiaries via telehealth at our small practice. When we have them sign paperwork digitally, is there anything we need to do to ensure it is HIPAA compliant? Florida Subscriber Answer: Electronic signatures are actually not discussed in any of the HIPAA rules. In fact, the HHS guidance defers to the [...]
You’ve reached your limit of free articles. Already a subscriber? Log in.
Not a subscriber? Subscribe today to continue reading this article. Plus, you’ll get:
  • Simple explanations of current healthcare regulations and payer programs
  • Real-world reporting scenarios solved by our expert coders
  • Industry news, such as MAC and RAC activities, the OIG Work Plan, and CERT reports
  • Instant access to every article ever published in your eNewsletter
  • 6 annual AAPC-approved CEUs*
  • The latest updates for CPT®, ICD-10-CM, HCPCS Level II, NCCI edits, modifiers, compliance, technology, practice management, and more
*CEUs available with select eNewsletters.

Other Articles in this issue of

Gastroenterology Coding Alert

View All