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Number of Dx's or treatment options

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Tonyj

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Pt admitted for "anemia and HIT(heparin induced thrombocytopenia). Anemia multi-factorial (CAD, CHF, PAF s/p PPM). Seen in consult by hematologist.

My question is under MDM-number of dx's or treatment options; New pt no additional workup planned (max=3 points). If there is more than 1 dx and you're limited to 1 for no additional workup where could/would you count the other dx's?

Risk is high due to the other co-morbidities. Data review is low; labs and scans reviewed. I feel the physician could/should get a high/MDM but can't due to max for no additional workup planned = 3.
 
Any documentation of your doc discussing the case with the hematologist? Ours always document if they spoke with the consulting specialist, and for that first discussion, I give the two points for discussing the case with another MD. That could help get the data points up to the high MDM level.
 
MnTwins29 said:
Any documentation of your doc discussing the case with the hematologist? Ours always document if they spoke with the consulting specialist, and for that first discussion, I give the two points for discussing the case with another MD. That could help get the data points up to the high MDM level.
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Should have been more clear on my question. My doc is the consulting physician.
 
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