Compliance Audit Checklist for Billing Departments

1. Documentation Review

✔ Verify patient charts match billed services
✔ Check for missing or incorrect CPT/ICD codes
✔ Confirm signature and date requirements are met

2. Billing Process Evaluation

✔ Match submitted claims with EHR entries
✔ Review claim submission timelines
✔ Ensure modifiers and place-of-service codes are accurate

3. Internal Controls

✔ Validate user roles and access to billing systems
✔ Confirm system logs are tracking edits and updates
✔ Review refund and adjustment procedures

4. Error Tracking & Reporting

✔ Maintain audit logs with identified errors
✔ Generate monthly compliance reports
✔ Flag repeat errors for training or system fixes

5. Corrective Action Plan
Days to ImplementAction
1–3 DaysAcknowledge issue and assign owner
4–7 DaysInvestigate root cause
8–14 DaysFix error and document resolution
15+ DaysConduct follow-up audit
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