How many charts should an auditor complete per hour? Join the discussion with Shannon DeConda In this week’s NAMAS vlog, Shannon is breaking down: Realistic benchmarks for E/M and surgical audits What leadership often misses when setting expectations The analogy that finally makes this click It’s not just about chart counts, just like it’s not…
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When Documentation Tries Too Hard Article Reference Code: NAMAS.01.23.2026 Written by: Shannon O. DeConda, CPC, CPMA, CEMA, CEMC, CPA-EDU There is an interesting moment that happens in the course of conduction an audit. You open the note. You start reading. You think, “Okay, we’re off to a strong start.” But then, something shifts. The further you…
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What Is a Medical Auditor? How the Role Differs from a Medical Coder In the world of healthcare compliance, the roles of medical coders and medical auditors are often misunderstood, even by those working within the field. While both are essential to documentation integrity and revenue cycle success, they serve very different functions. So, what…
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The Audit Starts Before the Note Article Reference Code: NAMAS.01.16.2026 Written by: Shannon O. DeConda, CPC, CPMA, CEMA, CEMC, CPA-EDU When we think about an audit, we often picture a finalized encounter. The note is signed, dated, and ready for review. But the reality is, the audit does not begin with the note. It begins much…
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Developing a Comprehensive Coding and Auditing Plan for 2026 Article Reference Code: NAMAS.12.26.2025 Written by: Lindsey Chatelain, CPC, CRC Accurate medical coding and auditing are fundamental to maintaining compliance, optimizing reimbursement, and safeguarding the integrity of clinical documentation. While there is often an expectation that coders will identify and correct every discrepancy, the reality is…
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