Welcome to the Alpha Coding Podcast series with your host, Toni Elhoms, CCS, CPC, CPMA, CRC, AHIMA-Approved ICD-10-CM/PCS Trainer!
Episode 65 will cover Medical Coding Pro-Tips for Navigating Medical Scribe Compliance
Understand the Medical Scribe’s role
Medical Scribes are not required to be licensed
Know the Joint Commission standards
Medical Scribes are not exclusive to Doctors
Medical Scribes do not require an employment relationship with the Practitioner
Medical Scribes require training and must comply with the same regulatory requirements as other personnel
Strong Attestations are key for compliance
Medical Scribes are not qualified to function as Medical Coders
You cannot bill separately for the Scribe’s time
Oversight and auditing protocols are crucial for compliance
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