CodingMari
Networker
I need clarification - my providers have built in templates lets suppose patient comes in for a prescription refill and complaining of a cough
HPI is comprehensive because all ROS were marked off also medication was reviewed SH was reviewed and FH was also reviewed
Constitutional:3 vitals general appearance(2)
Eyes: perrla,fundi clear (2)
Ears, Nose, Mouth and Throat: nose appears, normal, no pharyngeal erythema (2)
Neck: no tender no masses no thyromegaly (2)
respiratory: normal respiratory effort,clear ausculation,clear to percussion(2)
Cardiovascular: no carotid bruits, RRR, no mrg,no peripheral edema (3)
Gastrointestinal (Abdomen) : abdominol soft tender, no guarding,no hernias (2)
SKIN: no rashes (1)
muscluloskelatal: examination of gait and station,no digital cyanosis or clubbing (2)
per 97 guidelines i am getting bullets meaning comprehensive exam???
Am I understanding this correctly??? I have reviewed CMS DG so please don't refer me to this link, I would really appreciated if someone explains this to me
HPI is comprehensive because all ROS were marked off also medication was reviewed SH was reviewed and FH was also reviewed
Constitutional:3 vitals general appearance(2)
Eyes: perrla,fundi clear (2)
Ears, Nose, Mouth and Throat: nose appears, normal, no pharyngeal erythema (2)
Neck: no tender no masses no thyromegaly (2)
respiratory: normal respiratory effort,clear ausculation,clear to percussion(2)
Cardiovascular: no carotid bruits, RRR, no mrg,no peripheral edema (3)
Gastrointestinal (Abdomen) : abdominol soft tender, no guarding,no hernias (2)
SKIN: no rashes (1)
muscluloskelatal: examination of gait and station,no digital cyanosis or clubbing (2)
per 97 guidelines i am getting bullets meaning comprehensive exam???
Am I understanding this correctly??? I have reviewed CMS DG so please don't refer me to this link, I would really appreciated if someone explains this to me