Insufficient documentation definition

Insufficient documentation means that the provider did not include pertinent patient facts (i.e., the patient’s overall condition, diagnosis, and/or extent of services performed) in the medical record information submitted.

Examples of Insufficient documentation in a sentence

  • Insufficient documentation and reporting on your part leads to serious monitoring findings, and those findings are likely to be much more difficult to resolve in cases where records are missing, inaccurate, or otherwise deficient.

  • Insufficient documentation or inadequate back-up may delay timely processing.

  • Insufficient documentation can result in these expenses being reclassified as taxable compensation to the employee or disallowed altogether.