EPF Exam - Limited exam of the affected body area or organ system PLUS other symptomatic or related organ system(s).
Detailed Exam - Expanded exam of the affected body area or organ system PLUS other symptomatic or related organ system(s).
So if patient comes in with a complaint of "hurt left wrist."
EPF exam: Left wrist edema. No tingling in fingers.
DETAILED exam: 10 YO male in no apparent distress. Pleasant and cooperative with exam. Left wrist with pain (7/10) on movement; significant swelling as compared to right wrist; abrasions on left forearm and palm of hand. Grip strength diminshed on Left vs right. No tingling or numbness of fingers. No cyanosis. Shoulder ROM is WNL and without pain. Pulses equal in both upper extremities.
There are some guidelines that count the BA or OS to determine the level ... 2-4 = EPF / 5-7 = detailed. And yes, you can mix for the EPF and Detailed.
Hope that helps.
F Tessa Bartels, CPC, CEMC