mcarrillo
Networker
Hi,
I'm confused by the 1997 E/M exam guidelines requirements of 'elements identified by a bullet'. The exams show bullets for the areas/systems, which I understand. It's the elements that confuse me. The Problem focused & Exp Problem focused seem to be easy to get, it's the Detailed and Comprehensive that is hard for me to apply.
Example for Detailed exam: If the doctor is examining the ears as one of the systems, and is doing the assessment of hearing, would he/she just have to do two within the bullet (eg, whispered voice, finger rub, tuning fork) if it states 'At least two elements identified by a bullet from each of six areas/systems'? We use the general multi-system exam.
Any help or suggestions woul be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
I'm confused by the 1997 E/M exam guidelines requirements of 'elements identified by a bullet'. The exams show bullets for the areas/systems, which I understand. It's the elements that confuse me. The Problem focused & Exp Problem focused seem to be easy to get, it's the Detailed and Comprehensive that is hard for me to apply.
Example for Detailed exam: If the doctor is examining the ears as one of the systems, and is doing the assessment of hearing, would he/she just have to do two within the bullet (eg, whispered voice, finger rub, tuning fork) if it states 'At least two elements identified by a bullet from each of six areas/systems'? We use the general multi-system exam.
Any help or suggestions woul be greatly appreciated.
Thanks