Medical records management is crucial for any healthcare setup, and as a medical billing and coding company, we fully understand this critical factor. Our expertise lies in helping clients streamline their medical records for easy and efficient retrieval. This process not only enhances patient services by providing quick access to vital information but also significantly improves the quality of medical billing. By ensuring that records are well-organized and easily accessible, we help healthcare providers deliver better patient care and achieve greater accuracy in billing, ultimately leading to fewer errors and denials.
What is “Medical Records Management?”
Medical records management involves organizing, storing, and maintaining patient health records (PHI) for at least seven to ten years, as required by US federal law. While this can be challenging for physicians and medical practices, e-care offers reliable backend support for effortless retrieval of these records.
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What is Included in Medical Records?
Medical records contain crucial and confidential information, including:
- Patient demographic details
- SSN and other sensitive information
- Medical history, including test results
- Preventive care, immunizations, and vaccinations
- Major diagnoses, allergies, and chronic medications
- Family history and insurance details
This information is essential for accurate medical diagnosis, treatment, and effective billing and coding services. Physicians must ensure these records are protected in compliance with HIPAA and US federal law.
Digitized Medical & Health Records
Many practices and billing companies now use digitized storage methods to manage medical records, which provide several benefits over traditional paper records:
- Safe and secure storage
- Improved patient care and billing quality
- Enhanced claims processing and reimbursement
- Reduced storage needs and easy access
- Increased billing accuracy and fewer denials due to missing documentation
How we Manage Your Medical Records at Future Med
At Future Med, we streamline the process of medical records management, ensuring high efficiency and accessibility. Our services include:
- Accessing clients’ software to organize records as needed
- Indexing records into appropriate folders and sub-folders
- Regular quality checks for accuracy
- Providing periodic status reports
Partnering with Future Med reduces indexing challenges and enhances record accessibility.
