Physician signature on medical records

Does there have to be a signature on the medical record by the rendering provider or is the physicians typed name only enough.

re: Physician signature on medical records

It's my belief that the doctor needs to sign the records for that date of service. His name can be printed, but he/she should sign the record. No stamped signatures.

re: Physician signature on medical records

According to CMS guidelines,

"Signatures are handwritten, electronic, or stamped (stamped
signatures are only permitted in the case of an author with a
physical disability who can provide proof to a CMS contractor of an
inability to sign due to a disability); and
• Signatures are legible."

see:

http://www.cms.gov/Outreach-and-Education/Medicare-Learning-Network-MLN/MLNProducts/downloads/Signature_Requirements_Fact_Sheet_ICN905364.pdf



So electronic signatures/verification are acceptable. So are signature files inserted in a file via jpeg, gif, etc.

re: Physician signature on medical records

If it is not authenticated it did not happen.