Why Documentation is Critical in Medical Coding & Billing

Are you following the necessary steps to document your codes correctly?

• To ensure that you are coding and charging correctly, your documentation must be accurate.
• The coder must evaluate all of the physician's dictation and base their codes on that.
• If yourself or your physician does not document correctly, you may not be receiving appropriate reimbursement.

The following link will direct you to download and view a guideline where you can evaluate if you are following the necessary steps in order to document your codes correctly: ED E/M Documentation