Current through Register 1531, September 27, 2024
Section 421.423 - Recordkeeping Requirements(A) Payment for any service listed in 130 CMR 421.000 is conditioned upon its full and complete documentation in the member's medical record. A family planning agency must maintain a record of all medical and contraceptive services provided to a member for at least six years following the date of service. Every member visit or telephone call with the staff must be recorded. The documentation must include the reason for each visit or telephone call and any action taken.(B) The medical record must contain, but is not limited to, the following information: (1) the member's name, address, telephone number, date of birth, and MassHealth identification number;(3) the name, title, and signature of the person performing the service or making the contact;(4) the type of visit (for example, annual or routine);(5) medical history and history update;(6) pertinent findings on examination;(7) laboratory tests and results;(8) abnormal findings and follow-up treatment;(9) drugs administered or prescribed, including strength, dosage, route, regimen, and number of refills;(10) drugs dispensed, including strength, dosage, route, regimen, and number of units;(11) the contraceptive method used and any special instructions;(12) a summary of counseling; and(13) plans for follow-up.(C) Basic information collected during previous visits with the member (for example, identifying data or medical history) does not need to be repeated in the medical record for subsequent visits as long as the entire medical record reflects continuity of care.Amended by Mass Register Issue S1277, eff. 1/2/2015.