Medicare Archives

Medicare Provider Numbers

Where to Find Medicare Provider Numbers When a clinic needs to obtain information from Medicare, whether it be verifying primary status or following up on an appeal or reconsideration, the Medicare representative or phone prompt will ask for the Medicare provider number. Staff will hit a dead end if they do not know where to…

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Other Types of Medicare Plans

Beyond Traditional Medicare Part B As healthcare costs increase, patients will look for insurance with more benefits and less out of pocket cost. That is why many Medicare beneficiaries look at replacing their traditional Medicare coverage with a replacement plan such as a Medicare Part C also known as Medicare Advantage. These plans are very…

Medicare Reference Documents-Signature Guidelines

Download Reference Documents Medicare publishes helpful documents and alerts to keep providers in the know about important topics. Included here are several documents that relate specifically to the rules of properly signing the medical record notes of patients. These tools relate to the elements of signatures, authentication, and attestation, should that be necessary. We’ve also…

Signature Verification Form

Download Support Tool Mistakes happen. Unintentional errors that include unsigned notes or notes that are not signed in a timely fashion are inevitable in a busy office. Because signatures are a requirement, once the error is found, it’s critical to correct it, learn from it, re-train, and check again. A Signature Log is a very…

Signature Self-Audit Tool

Download Support Tool One of the most effective ways to ensure compliance is to perform periodic self-audits. These important self-checks are even a requirement of an office compliance program. By performing a retrospective review of a sampling of signed visits, you will establish a baseline of your current compliance with the signature guidelines. Download, review…

FAQ-Medicare Signature Guidelines

Medicare Signature FAQ’s Q: What is required for a valid signature? A: Services provided or ordered must be authenticated by the ordering practitioner Handwritten or electronic signatures (stamped signatures are not acceptable) Legible Signatures Q: What should I do if I haven’t signed a medical record? A: You cannot add late signatures to medical records (beyond the…