joanne71178
Guru
Post op patient who is out of global by a few months comes in for a follow up. No issues, excellent progress, return in 3 mo. for f/u. Would this be considered Minimal or Low Risk? Thank you
-
If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the FAQ & read the forum rules. To view all forums, post or create a new thread, you must be an AAPC Member. If you are a member and have already registered for member area and forum access, you can log in by clicking here. If you've forgotten your username or password use our password reminder tool. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below..
Wiki MDM RISK Level
- Thread starter joanne71178
- Start date
-
- Tags
- mdm risk
Pathos
True Blue
Not enough information here. Is the condition managed chronic and stable now? Any medications/treatments prescribed to help with the condition?
As a rule of thumb. keep in mind that whatever the patient's condition is, should translate into the amount of Risk the provider is taking by treating the patient.
Hope this is helpful.
As a rule of thumb. keep in mind that whatever the patient's condition is, should translate into the amount of Risk the provider is taking by treating the patient.
Hope this is helpful.
joanne71178
Guru
Follow up for Knee OA M17.11. No meds, patient had a TKR 9 months prior, excelled ROM/strength/no pain.
Pathos
True Blue
Because OA is not curable, but treatable with meds or surgeries, I would list this as "1 Chronic Stable" -> Low Risk on the Presenting Problems.
Source:
https://www.arthritis.org/about-arthritis/types/osteoarthritis/treatment.php
Source:
https://www.arthritis.org/about-arthritis/types/osteoarthritis/treatment.php
joanne71178
Guru
That was my opinion as well. Thank you for confirming.