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Ensure sound documentation from ED to discharge to justify medical necessity
Documentation and medical necessity continue to be scrutinized by payers and auditors. Debbie Mackaman, RHIA, CPCO, and Caral Edelberg, CPC, CPMA, CAC, CCS-P, CHC, explain how complete, accurate documentation of the entire patient encounter justifies the physician’s decision to admit.
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