CMS recently released new documentation guidance on medical review of E/M services performed by medical students.
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This week in Medicare updates—7/18/2018
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This week’s Medicare updates include the release of the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule proposed rule, a fact sheet regarding proposals for the Quality Payment Program in 2019, the End-Stage Renal Disease and Durable Medical Equipment proposed rule, and more!
CMS publishes new guidance on verifying E/M documentation by medical students
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
CMS recently released new documentation guidance on medical review of E/M services performed by medical students. A medical student may document E/M services if the physician performs or re-performs the exam and then verifies the student’s documentation.
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