The following coding myths are discussed by Jen Hume, CPC, CPMA, CEMC:
Myth #1: Purposeful undercoding prevents audits. “Undercoding not only results in providers losing money on services rendered, it can actually prompt an audit,” Ms. Hume said.
Myth #2: Payment equals accuracy. “The number one reason for an audit was insufficient documentation on bills submitted for payment,” Ms. Hume said.
Myth #3: Practices that don’t accept Medicare patients are not at risk for Medicare recovery audit contractor audits.
Myth #4: Size doesn’t matter. “Even the smallest practices can be audited,” Ms. Hume said.
Read the AAPC release on coding myths.
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