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[alysn1drlnd]

If the hand written progress note is signed by the physician,but the transcribed dictation is not...can that still be coded?

 

[beckyt68]

I was taught to code only the signed transcribed dictation note.

 

[swilliams2]

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I don't see why a signed, handwritten note can't be coded. There is no rule that all notes must be dictated and transcribed. As long as the handwritten one is complete and it can be read I would code and bill it. I'm not sure why the docs are doing both (written and dictated) but only one is needed.

 

[ngeorge05]

It depends on the insurance carrier, the company I used to work for accepted the transcribed as the final note. In my personal opinion I agree with swilliams2 but the insurance companies are paying the bills.