Which term describes an audit conducted remotely without a site visit?

Which term describes an audit conducted remotely without a site visit?

• A. Desk/Mail audit
• B. Field/onsite audit
• C. Prescriber/Member audits
• D. Investigational Audit

Answer: (A)

An audit done from a distance, using documents sent by mail or electronically, without stepping onto the site, is called a desk or mail audit. In this approach the payer or regulator reviews the submitted records—such as prescription histories, billing claims, and supporting documentation—without conducting an on-site visit. This method is efficient when the necessary evidence can be gathered remotely and there’s no need to observe the facility's operations in person. Field or onsite audits require visiting the site to inspect records and processes in person. Prescriber or member audits focus on analyzing prescribing patterns or member eligibility, not the audit method itself. Investigational audits pertain to regulated research studies, not routine billing compliance.

An audit done from a distance, using documents sent by mail or electronically, without stepping onto the site, is called a desk or mail audit. In this approach the payer or regulator reviews the submitted records—such as prescription histories, billing claims, and supporting documentation—without conducting an on-site visit. This method is efficient when the necessary evidence can be gathered remotely and there’s no need to observe the facility's operations in person.

Field or onsite audits require visiting the site to inspect records and processes in person. Prescriber or member audits focus on analyzing prescribing patterns or member eligibility, not the audit method itself. Investigational audits pertain to regulated research studies, not routine billing compliance.