Minimal: A problem that may not require the presence of the physician or
other qualified health care professional, but service is provided under the
physician’s or other qualified health care professional’s supervision.
Self-limited or minor: A problem that runs a definite and prescribed
course, is transient in nature, and is not likely to permanently alter health
status OR has a good prognosis with management/compliance.
Low severity: A problem where the risk of morbidity without treatment is
low; there is little to no risk of mortality without treatment; full recovery
without functional impairment is expected.
Moderate severity: A problem where the risk of morbidity without
treatment is moderate; there is moderate risk of mortality without
treatment; uncertain prognosis OR increased probability of prolonged
functional impairment.
High severity: A problem where the risk of morbidity without treatment is
high to extreme; there is a moderate to high risk of mortality without
treatment OR high probability of severe, prolonged functional impairment