When a chart reviewer finds a notation of a member's negative FIT test, what should they do?

The correct course of action when a chart reviewer finds a notation of a member's negative FIT test is to enter the date of service into the quality reporter for the FOBT (Fecal Occult Blood Test) indicator and scan the chart note. This is necessary for accurately tracking and reporting the member's screening results in order to meet the HEDIS quality measurement standards.

Documenting the specific date of service is critical as HEDIS measures often require this information to evaluate the frequency and efficacy of screenings within specified time frames. Scanning the chart note serves as verification of the documented result and ensures that all pertinent information is available for quality assessment and compliance tracking. This practice supports the overall goal of improving health outcomes by providing accurate data for reporting and quality improvement initiatives.

In contrast, the other potential actions do not align with HEDIS's requirements for documentation and reporting. Simply documenting the test result from the previous year does not provide current data necessary for compliance reviews, notifying the member about their test results does not involve the chart review process directly, and excluding the finding from the compliance review would overlook an essential component of the member's care data.