List five of the principal reasons for keeping medical records
Answers can be any five of the following:
To aid in the diagnosis and treatment of a patient
To provide written documentation of patient care
To verify that services were medically necessary
To assist in the research of disease and injuries so other patients may benefit from previous patient care
To substantiate procedure and diagnostic code selections for appropriate reimbursement
To comply with federal and state laws
To provide evidence in the physician's defense in the event of a lawsuit
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