SEP 08, 2021
When performing external ocular photography of patients prior to upper lid blepharoplasties, must the picture itself be tagged by patient name, chart number and date of service?
Question: When performing external ocular photography of patients prior to upper lid blepharoplasties, must the picture itself be tagged by patient name, chart number and date of service?
Answer: Yes! An audit revealed the outcome of not complying to the documentation rules.
- Auditor rejected blepharoplasty surgery as photos were not allowed and this is required for medical necessity.
- The audit then increased their review of 5 more cases with similar findings and extrapolated a recoupment fee for the last twelve months.
- Ocular photography recoupment request: $552.75
- Surgery recoupment request: $19,683.50