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Tip: Auditing the registration process

Compliance Monitor, March 14, 2007

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It's helpful to conduct an audit to ensure that the registration staff in your organization captures the information needed to obtain accurate reimbursement. Start with these three steps:

1. Review policies and procedures.

Existing registration policies and procedures
Determine whether the policies are up-to-date, whether staff know about them, and whether staff have access to these policies
Review any consulting or process improvements that the organization has completed in these areas

2. Interview staff.

Ask registration staff how they would change the registration process
Ask whether they feel they have all the tools necessary to do their jobs
Interview managers to determine their understanding of the registration process and identify any problems they are aware of

3. Identify key information necessary for registration. Staff should capture the following information:

Demographic information
Referral information
Insurance information
Medicare Secondary Payer questionnaire (for inpatients)

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