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Apply MEAT to Support Chronic Condition Coding

Published on Mon Jul 06, 2026

Question: A Medicare Advantage patient presents for a routine follow-up visit. The provider documents type 2 diabetes mellitus, CKD stage 3a, and COPD on the problem list. The note also states: “A1C reviewed; diabetes is stable on metformin. eGFR remains consistent with CKD stage 3a; avoid nephrotoxic medications and repeat CMP in 3 months.” COPD is listed in history, but [...]
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