Renowned physician and Chairman of the Board and CEO of ASIPP, Laxmaiah Manchikanti, MD aptly stated,” Documentation assists health care professionals in providing appropriate services to patients by documenting indications and medical necessity and reflects the competency and character of the physician. Documentation is considered a cornerstone of the quality of patient care. This is nowhere more true than in interventional pain management…” (Ref: https://lnkd.in/gJWq7sb2)
Effective documentation not only mirrors the provider’s thought process but also streamlines communication with insurance companies.
Through our nationwide interactions with Payers, we’ve identified two key focal points for providers:
🔸Understanding Payer Guidelines regarding Conservative Therapy and
🔸Medical Necessity.
Initially, tracking each payer’s guidelines may seem overwhelming. At Painmed – PA, we address this challenge head-on. Upon engagement, we offer comprehensive training sessions on these guidelines, accompanied by a handy cheat sheet for easy reference. Furthermore, annual follow-up training ensures practices stay abreast of any guideline updates.
Despite variations in payer guidelines, collaboration among providers is vital. By collectively reviewing and identifying commonalities, practices can establish a unified policy, promoting consistency and clarity in documentation practices.