Chapter 1: Purpose of Medical Records

Question 1

Why are Medical Records important?

Answer 1

For patient care.

Question 2

Why the documentation of the patient has go be accurate, complete and legible?

Answer 2

So other providers involved in the patient’s treatment don’t make mistakes.

Question 3

What are the first two reasons of why the Medical Records are important?

Answer 3

Cost control and Reimbursement (refund, pay. back or repay).

Question 4

What are the last two reasons of why the Medical Records are important?

Answer 4

Legal documentation and Planning.

Question 5

How does a Medical Record control the cost of health care?

Answer 5

By eliminating unnecessary services.

Question 6

How does a Medical Record control Reimbursement?

Answer 6

By justifying billing and ensures payment by third-party payers.

Question 7

How does a Medical Record control Legal documentation?

Answer 7

By protecting the provider agains a frivolous lawsuit and prove negligence in a malpractice case.

Question 8

How does a Medical Record control Planning?

Answer 8

Helps making a decision such as what type of medical equipment to buy or offer.