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Complying With Medical Record Documentation Requirements Fact Sheet

Learn about proper medical record documentation requirments; how to provide accurate and supportive medical record documentation.

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Final

Issued by: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Issue Date: April 01, 2017

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