My employer says we dont need to count the elements for each section of an ER chart because it is an emergency setting so the Drs are not required to complete all that decumentation. This is that 1st time Ive heard this. I know if the situation is emergent and they cannot finish the exam due to pts critical sts then they can use a caviaut. Otherwise why would they outline the requirments in the cpt book if it is not necessary. Let me know what you think.