Documentation Errors

In this video, Amy Turner discusses the crucial aspects of documentation in pain management, emphasizing the importance of detailed and individualized records to avoid denials and overpayment requests from auditors like Covent Bridge and UPIC. They highlight the need for specific documentation of conservative treatments, functional deficits, and the effects of medications and therapies. She shares real-world examples of denials based on insufficient or inconsistent documentation, stressing the necessity of compliance with Medicare guidelines. The session aims to educate practitioners on improving documentation practices to prevent financial repercussions and ensure accurate billing.