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Accurate medical record review services are indispensable for physicians. As the task is time-consuming, many doctors depend on outsourcing companies for medical record review support

MOS Medical Reviews Call: (800) 670 2809





Quality Medical Record Review Services for Physicians

Maintaining medical records is a tedious and time-consuming task, but

crucial for claim submission and reimbursement. Physicians, independent

medical examiners, and other members of the healthcare fraternity benefit

greatly from the quality medical record review support services that

outsourcing companies provide. Such support allows them more time to

focus on the important tasks of managing the practice and patient care.





Useful Support Services



An important step in the support

process is the capture of

information such as care received,

demographic characteristics,

treatment, diagnostic procedures,

and therapy. Yet another important step is the identification of elements of

the medical record. The other steps in the medical record review support

process are:



• Organization



a) Medical records are delivered in an electronic format that suits the



process flow/internal application

b) Physician notes and claimant interviews are transcribed





• Case Summary



a) A medical summary/narrative is prepared







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• Case Chronology



a) All medical records for the medical case are reviewed, assessed, listed

and summarized in a chronological manner

b) An in-depth chronology is made of all medical encounters





• Medical Case Customized Service



a) It is carried out in association with the client and can incorporate



transcribing, locating, interpreting, reviewing, and assessing medical

record data



• Quantification of outcome assessment study and range of motion



• Enumeration of all objective tests that have been carried out



Collection and Chronological Ordering



The medical record review company would collect and chronologically order

various kinds of medical records as part of the review support process:



• GENERAL – from specialists and primary care physicians





• HOSPITAL MEDICAL RECORDS – rehabilitation record, visiting

nursing records, EMS/Ambulance record, psychiatric or social service

records, emergency department physician record, short/long term care

record, outpatient records, specialty consulting records,

occupational/physical therapy records, and more









Medical Record Review

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• ASSESSMENT – physical capacity evaluation, range of motion,

outcome assessment, muscle testing, and functional capacity

evaluation





• THERAPY – acupuncture, chiropractor, biometric training session,

speech therapy, physical therapy, psychiatric counseling, AquaMed

physical therapy





• DIAGNOSTIC – QEEG, ultrasound, X-ray, electro-diagnostic

testing, MRI, CT, and BAER





Well-organized and comprehensive records enable continuity of care and

optimum reimbursement, reduce possibilities of medical errors, protect

against litigation, and support hospital accreditation.





Medical record reviews provide important data such as medication in use,

the patient’s deposition testimony, the views of medical professionals

concerning causation, disability, and appointment; and hospital stay. They

yield valuable information with respect to various issues like medical

malpractice, toxic torts, wrongful death, products liability, environmental

law, criminal, personal injury, and worker’s compensation.





Medical peer review support is an important specialized service that

involves gathering, organizing, and chronological ordering medical records.

It is a very useful when it comes to Group Health Claims, complex care

management problems, disability claims, Worker’s Compensation cases,

liability claims, and personal injury claims. This kind of support helps those



Medical Record Review

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involved in the actual peer review process to determine whether or not the

physician being reviewed has delivered his duties in accordance with

accepted standards. If the results incriminate the physician, the penalty could

even be suspension.





Benefits of Medical Record Review Support for Physicians



The benefits for physicians include:



• Committed workforce

• Enhanced quality

• Flexible turnaround – sometimes work is completed within as less as 4

hours

• HIPAA compliance

• Friendly customer support

• Flexibility with respect to utilization of client-centric software

• Regular quality audits

• Affordable competitive pricing

• Enables better and easier management of case files





In addition to quality medical record review support services, other services

that physicians can benefit from are:

• chart review

• chart conversion

• chart organization

• case history

• case chronology





Medical Record Review

MOS Medical Reviews Call: (800) 670 2809





• record organization

• case summary and

• chart audits

• help for preparing rebuttals





Find the Right Service Provider



Doing an online search is the best way to find the right provider. Base your

choice on factors such as the following:



• Accuracy

• HIPAA compliance

• Stringent quality control protocols

• Competitive pricing

• Customizable turnaround time

• Individualized solutions

• Reliability and prompt customer service







Contact Details



MOS Medical Reviews

8596 E. 101st Street, Suite H

Tulsa, OK 74133

Phone: (800) 670 2809

URL: http://www.mosmedicalrecordreview.com/









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