Written by Reed Tinsley, CPA |
April 23, 2008
If a practice has never performed an E/M audit or any other type of audit used for gathering data, begin with a baseline audit to determine the level of risk. A baseline audit will help the practice map out its audit efforts and agenda for at least one year. It will also determine how often an auditor should reaudit certain providers.
A baseline audit will identify the following:
- Control weaknesses in coding/billing system
- The potential need for broad-based education
- The need for provider documentation and billing practice improvements
About the Author
Reed Tinsley CPA
This article is written by Reed Tinsley, a Houston, TX-based CPA with over 30 years of experience advising physicians and medical practices across Texas and the United States. Reed holds certifications as a Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA), Certified Healthcare Business Consultant (CHBC), and Certified Financial Planner (CFP), specializing exclusively in the healthcare sector. He is a published author, nationally recognized speaker, and trusted advisor to physicians on
accounting & tax,
practice management, and
financial planning.
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