Summary:
In this SoundPractice podcast, Cheryl Toth and Michael Sacopulos discuss the importance of physician documentation with Betsy Nicoletti, author of Field Guide to Physician Coding.
Accurate physician documentation is essential to reimbursement and compliance. Poor documentation can be a cause of inaccurate code selection, denied claims, and payor take backs. To help you understand these risks and how to avoid them, we talked with nationally recognized consultant, coding educator, and author of Greenbranch Publishing’s Field Guide to Physician Coding, 4th Edition, Betsy Nicoletti.
Betsy Nicoletti
In this episode, Betsy shares her “dos and don’ts” for ensuring proper documentation and accurate payment.
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References:
Betsy Nicoletti's blog and subscription product: Coding Intel
The Field Guide to Physician Coding, 4th Edition
The SoundPractice podcast delivers practical information and fresh perspectives for handling the daily challenges of running a medical practice.
Physician advocates Michael Sacopulos, JD (healthcare attorney, author, speaker) and Cheryl Toth, MBA (business writer, speaker - former practice consultant and healthcare tech executive) bring you the best thought leaders, crisp humor, and pithy tips for developing a practice that thrives.
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