Ophthalmology and Optometry Coding Alert

Documentation:

Follow This Advice to Fortify Your Medical Records

Remember: Timely medical record signoff helps to preserve chart accuracy. It’s a good idea to periodically review your ophthalmologists’ documentation practices to ensure their medical records stay in tip-top shape. Otherwise, you could be risking poor medical outcomes and losing out on hard-earned reimbursement. One way to avert the disastrous consequences of poor medical record hygiene is by setting documentation [...]
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