I see a lot of questions regarding History component of EM leveling. Mostly pertaining to HPI and ROS but what about a question regarding the PFSH?
Am I understanding this correctly, if the dr does list past med, family, and social history(ies) that are MED NECESSARY to the present illness/reason pt is being seen then this could either be epf, detailed, or comp? So, if it's not MED NECESSARY then it wouldn't be counted even though it's documented? such as this example:
CC:
1. HAND LACERATION Pt was opening a can and cut left hand..
HPI:
General:
This 78-year-old female presents for evaluation of a laceration to her left hand sustained this evening while opening a can of soup. The metal lid bent backwards cutting her left hand. As we would not stop bleeding she came to the urgent care for evaluation. Denies any other injuries sustained. States she has not had a tetanus in over 10 years.
Medical History: Overactive bladder, Left breast cancer -- s/p lumpectomy and radiation.
Family History: 4 brother(s) , 1 sister(s) - healthy. 1 son(s) , 4 daughter(s) - healthy.
Social History: no Alcohol. Smoking: Current smoker? No, date asked 11/10/2010.
Medications: Arimidex Tablet 1 MG 1 tablet Once a day, Levoxyl Tablet 112 MCG 1 tablet every morning on an empty stomach Once a day, Detrol LA Capsule Extended Release 24 Hour 4 MG 1 capsule Once a day, Doxycycline #14 Tablet 100mg 1 tablet twice a day, stop date 11/17/2010, Valacyclovir HCl Tablet 1000 mg 2 tablets Atonset cold sores and repeat once only after 12 hours, Benazepril HCl
Allergies: N.K.D.A.
Would the medical history of "overactive bladder, left breast cancer count if the medications weren't listed? and what about the fam hx and social? would these be counted as "history area(s) directly related to the problem(s) in the HPI?
Please help me understand this. thanks!
Am I understanding this correctly, if the dr does list past med, family, and social history(ies) that are MED NECESSARY to the present illness/reason pt is being seen then this could either be epf, detailed, or comp? So, if it's not MED NECESSARY then it wouldn't be counted even though it's documented? such as this example:
CC:
1. HAND LACERATION Pt was opening a can and cut left hand..
HPI:
General:
This 78-year-old female presents for evaluation of a laceration to her left hand sustained this evening while opening a can of soup. The metal lid bent backwards cutting her left hand. As we would not stop bleeding she came to the urgent care for evaluation. Denies any other injuries sustained. States she has not had a tetanus in over 10 years.
Medical History: Overactive bladder, Left breast cancer -- s/p lumpectomy and radiation.
Family History: 4 brother(s) , 1 sister(s) - healthy. 1 son(s) , 4 daughter(s) - healthy.
Social History: no Alcohol. Smoking: Current smoker? No, date asked 11/10/2010.
Medications: Arimidex Tablet 1 MG 1 tablet Once a day, Levoxyl Tablet 112 MCG 1 tablet every morning on an empty stomach Once a day, Detrol LA Capsule Extended Release 24 Hour 4 MG 1 capsule Once a day, Doxycycline #14 Tablet 100mg 1 tablet twice a day, stop date 11/17/2010, Valacyclovir HCl Tablet 1000 mg 2 tablets Atonset cold sores and repeat once only after 12 hours, Benazepril HCl
Allergies: N.K.D.A.
Would the medical history of "overactive bladder, left breast cancer count if the medications weren't listed? and what about the fam hx and social? would these be counted as "history area(s) directly related to the problem(s) in the HPI?
Please help me understand this. thanks!