Massachusetts

NHIC would like to remind providers of the current Signature Requirements as stated in Chapter 3 (3.4.1.1 ) of the Program Integrity Manual:
Medicare requires a legible identifier for services provided/ordered. The method used shall be hand written or an electronic signature (stamp signatures are not acceptable) to sign an order or other medical record documentation for medical review purposes.

NOTED EXCEPTION: Facsimile of original written or electronic signatures are acceptable for the certifications of terminal illness for hospice.