Wiki Auditing question

[cabbylee]

I have an auditing question. We have a patient who has come
> in for a consultation with our oncologist for Stage II breast cancer
> who recently had surgery for 2 separate areas of moderately
> differential infiltrating ductal breast cancer. She is recovering
> postoperatively and has come in for evaluation of adjuvant treatment.
> The opinion was that she was not a candidate for chemotherapy based on
> age and comorbidities. My question is: Under the Table of Risk,
> Present Problems do you think this would be conidered High risk? We
> have been discussing and come up with conflicting answers. I would
> appreciate any enlightenment in this area.
>
> Thank you for your help.
>

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[LLovett]

I think either of the following examples they give could cover this situation. One or more chronic illnesses with severe exacerbation, progression, or side effects of treatment or that it poses a threat to life or bodily function.

I could see where breast cancer in patient not able to undergo chemo would be justified as high risk.

Just my opinion,

Laura, CPC

 

[kbarron]

I agree with Laura. She sounds high risk.

 

[cabbylee]

Auditing question...

Thank you both for you quick reply...just needed someone else's opinion