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Pediatric Coding Alert

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Create Your MCHAT Policy

Published on Wed Oct 22, 2014

Question: If we perform a pediatric test such as the MCHAT, must we retain the completed form as part of the medical record when there is documentation of the interpretation/results (based on the replies on the form)?  Answer: Unfortunately, most payers do not publish official guidelines that indicate how long you must retain the hard copy of the MCHAT form, and CPT® [...]
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