If in an EMR in the Past Medical History section has a section for Diagnosis - RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS, Osteoarthritis, Benign Essential Hypertension , Essential Hypertension ( yes both are present). However, none appear to be addressed in Exam and patient is present for Knot on the foot. There is also a note for Family History of Hypertension. The History also states ?Compliant with Medications" but doesn?t state what Meds or what they are for. I do not think we can use the diagnosis for Rheumatoid Arthritis, Hypertension, or osteoarthritis since I cannot see where it was monitored, Assessed or addressed in Exam. It does generate an HCC of 56 and we do need I think Physician would have to state something like ?Rheumatoid Arthritis ? Stable? or ?continuing on XYZ meds" to justify coding them. Can I get input from anyone ? Is there any documentation supporting that the Chronic condition must be supported?
Thanks in Advance!
Thanks in Advance!