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