NU671-8L Unit 2 Discussion – New Patient Encounter Herzing
NU671-8L Unit 2 Discussion – New Patient Encounter Herzing
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Initial Discussion Question/Prompt
Consider the following questions in your initial discussion
post:
·
Review the SOAP note accessed through this link. For
purposes of the assignment, the patient is a ‘new patient’ in the practice.
Initial Post
Use your lecture materials to determine what CPT E&M Code to
utilize for this ‘new patient’ encounter.
You may choose to assign the code based on the anticipated/guestimate
amount of time the provider would spend with the patient in the encounter or
you may choose to utilize the Medical Decision Making (MDM) approach. If you
choose the MDM include the following information in your discussion:
1.
the level of history taking achieved – identify the history
elements present
2.
the type of exam performed – identify the number of systems and
bulleted points in the note
3.
the level of medical complexity encompassed – include # of
points for a) diagnoses/management options, b) amount/complexity of data
reviewed, and c) level of risk for complications, morbidity, mortality
Responses need to address all components of the question,
demonstrate critical thinking and analysis and include peer-reviewed journal
evidence to support the student’s position.
Please be sure to validate your opinions and ideas with in-text
citations and corresponding references in APA format.
Please review the rubric to ensure that your response meets the
criteria.
Discussion Peer/Participation Prompt
Please respond to at least 2 of
your peer’s posts with substantive comments using the following steps:
Consider the knowledge you have gained from this week’s lecture.
1.
Construct a response – ideally one who assigned the same CPT
E&M Code that you did and one that did not.
·
o Substantive comments add to
the discussion and provide your fellow students with information that will
enhance the learning environment.
o References and citations
should conform to APA standards.
o Remember: Please respect the
opinions of others, even if their views differ. In other words, disagree
professionally and respectfully.
o Plagiarism is never
acceptable – give credit when credit is due – cite your sources.
Responses need to address all components of the question,
demonstrate critical thinking and analysis and include peer-reviewed journal
evidence to support the student’s position.
Please be sure to validate your opinions and ideas with in-text
citations and corresponding references in APA format.
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