Common Medical Documentation Errors

Nursing documentation: How to avoid the …

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Here are some of the top 9 types of medical documentation errors: Sloppy or illegible handwriting Failure to …

8 medical coding mistakes that could cost you

https://www.ama-assn.org/practice-management/cpt/8-medical-coding-mistakes-could-cost-you

When it comes to medical coding errors, they fall into the broad categories of “fraud” and “abuse.” The former involves intentional misrepresentation. The latter means “the falsification was …

Preventing Healthcare's Top Four Documentation …

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Common Costly Medical Documentation …

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An ahima.org article throws light on the four most common documentation errors. Illegible physician handwriting , …

Watch for Common Documentation …

https://www.aapc.com/blog/30514-common-medical-documentation-deficiencies/

Be mindful that clinical documentation also service as legal documentation. Some of the most common deficiencies …

MEDICAL ERRORS IN NURSING: PREVENTING …

https://medcominc.com/medical-errors/prevent-documentation-errors-nursing/

10 COMMON DOCUMENTATION ERRORS #1: Not dating, timing, and signing entries. Every single entry should have the date, time, and the name of the …

Medical Error Reduction and Prevention - PubMed

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29763131/

Due to unclear definitions, “medical errors” are difficult to scientifically measure. A lack of standardized nomenclature and overlapping definitions of medical …

60+ Funny Charting Errors Found on …

https://nurseslabs.com/26-funniest-charting-errors-found-on-actual-patients-medical-charts/

In nursing, a charting error may spell doom to your patient, a crispy scolding from your supervisor, or a hysterical laugh from your colleagues. Hilarious assessment cues 1. “ Both breasts …

The 10 Most Common EHR Documentation Errors

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Medicare recently released three clarifications on documentation requirements. Documentation is not only critical for proper reimbursement, but is also necessary for risk …

The 7 Most Common Medical Errors …

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Human Error – Medical protocols and standards of care are established to ensure that providers perform to a high standard, and when those guidelines and regulations aren’t met, it can lead to …