Take a Proactive Position on Medicare Audits.

The article focuses on the proactive ways in handling Medicare audits. In chart documentation, one is advised to use forced-entry chart examination forms, familiarize oneself with the American Medical Association/Health Care Financing Administration Documentation Guidelines for Evaluation and Management Services, and take routine exams and screening exams. Physicians are expected to be aware of the medical records and have copies of additional tests. National societies and consultants are the most reliable source of information on coding.