1073358
Expert
Is it ok to say vitals are stable? Is this countable on the audit sheet using 95 guidelines?
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Wiki Documentation of vitals in exam
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That would be counted as constitutional, but what is considered stable would be the problem, did the physician want pt to return for BP check? It would be safer to document that. Vitals stables is like stating all other systems negative, but that is what the physician would document. If the nurse or medical assistant is doing the vitals these should be documented.
ARCPC9491
True Blue
I would count vital signs stable as constitutional for 95.
For 97, you'll need to specifically state 3/7 to get credit.
For 97, you'll need to specifically state 3/7 to get credit.
RebeccaWoodward*
True Blue
I agree. I asked a similar question on another forum and was reasurred with this excerpt. In your case, stable=normal (In my opinion).
From p. 10 of the 95 guidelines:
●DG: A brief statement or notation indicating "negative" or "normal" is sufficient
to document normal findings related to unaffected area(s) or asymptomatic
organ system(s).
From p. 10 of the 95 guidelines:
●DG: A brief statement or notation indicating "negative" or "normal" is sufficient
to document normal findings related to unaffected area(s) or asymptomatic
organ system(s).