RT Journal Article SR Electronic T1 Optimize your documentation to improve Medicare reimbursement JF Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine JO Cleve Clin J Med FD Cleveland Clinic SP 427 OP 434 DO 10.3949/ccjm.87a.19116 VO 87 IS 7 A1 Ecler Ercole Jaqua A1 Robert Chi A1 Wessam Labib A1 Marcos Uribe A1 Juan Najarro A1 Mary Hanna YR 2020 UL http://www.ccjm.org/content/87/7/427.abstract AB There’s nothing more frustrating than not getting credit for work performed. Physicians often leave large amounts of compensation on the table, because even though services were provided, insurance payers do not recognize the work due to suboptimal documentation. This problem is especially apparent in preventive medicine and wellness visits with adult and geriatric patients, and results in physician services being undervalued. This article outlines specific documentation requirements for receiving full credit for the work already provided by most primary care physicians.Abbreviations: