Which of the following best reflects the documentation of contacted patient's primary physician in Charleston, Texas, by phone to discuss pt's previous hernia surgery?
a. Collection of additional history from patient's family, caretaker, or other source
b. The physician's review of the results of any diagnostic service intended to assist in diagnosing the patient's presenting problem
c. The ordering, planning, or scheduling of any diagnostic service intended to assist in diagnosing the patient's presenting problem
d. Discussion of the results of a diagnostic test with the physician who performed that specific diagnostic test
Question 2
Which of the following best reflects the documentation of abdominal CT scan was reviewed with radiologist; scan showed a small amount of free fluid?
a. Collection of additional history from patient's family, caretaker, or other source
b. Requesting or obtaining the patient's old medical records
c. Discussion of the results of a diagnostic test with the physician who performed that specific diagnostic test
d. The personal, independent visualization of the radiologic image, tracing, or scan by the physician who is performing the E/M service visit
Coronary artery bypass graft (CABG). The grafts are often obtained from the patient’s saphenous vein
Patient Teaching Methods
Apply direct pressure to the patient’s wound.
Chest X-ray of a patient with emphysema.
Denture sore mouth in a patient who never removed partial dentures at night.
17th Century Physician Examining a Urine Specimen