If the ER physician reviews lab or x-rays, does this justify counting the dx and management options as a new problem with additional workup even if no further treatment was ordered other than any labs or x-rays at the time the patient presents to the ER? Thanks for any help with this.
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Wiki additional workup for ED E&M
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FTessaBartels
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Answered in ED forum
I answered in the ED forum. My first instinct is "no" but I'd be interested in hearing other opinions.
F Tessa Bartels, CPC, CEMC
I answered in the ED forum. My first instinct is "no" but I'd be interested in hearing other opinions.
F Tessa Bartels, CPC, CEMC
RebeccaWoodward*
True Blue
I tend to associate additional workup as an admission or transfer but it really depends on the nature of the visit. Below is a pretty good article on this very topic.
http://www.ercoder.com/discussion/topic.php?id=25
http://www.ercoder.com/discussion/topic.php?id=25