General Surgery Coding Alert

Implement NCQA Documentation Guidelines for Optimum Medical Record

“Get Your Medical Records in Top Shape With These 3 Tips” on page 5 exhorted you to keep your medical records consistent, current, and complete. To do that, you need to know the core elements that should be in your documentation. The National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) is the organization responsible for the Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set [...]
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