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Under the WPS guideline, the physician co-signs a scribed note to indicate that it is an accurate record of both the physician's words and actions during the visit.
Checked against its source on October 16, 2026
In the source's own words
“Physician co-signs the note indicating the note is an accurate record of both his/her words and actions during that visit”
Guidelines for the Use of Scribes in Medical Record Documentation, WPS Medicare Part B, WPS Medicare Part B (Medicare Administrative Contractor), hosted by the American College of Emergency Physicians, 2009, Guidelines for the Use of Scribes in Medical Record Documentation, list of requirements for physicians.
Open the original- What it measures
- The guideline also requires the record entry to name the person acting as a scribe, and the physician must be the one who delivers the service and creates the record.
- What it does not show
- The requirement applies to scribes working for physicians under Medicare Part B guidance. Other payers and states can set their own rules.