Is there a timeframe for a problem to be counted as a new problem again (regarding medical decision making)? Is it the same as new patient - > 3 years?
Scenario: Patient seen 2015 for pagets disease. Failed to follow up, and now returning in 2020 with same symptoms/issue. The visit is definitely new since > 3 years. The question for me is whether I can count the problem as new. I couldn't find a reference stating it could, only the multiple references regarding coding the patient as new. I am inferring that if the patient is considered new, then so should the problem. Any input is appreciated!
Scenario: Patient seen 2015 for pagets disease. Failed to follow up, and now returning in 2020 with same symptoms/issue. The visit is definitely new since > 3 years. The question for me is whether I can count the problem as new. I couldn't find a reference stating it could, only the multiple references regarding coding the patient as new. I am inferring that if the patient is considered new, then so should the problem. Any input is appreciated!