New problem or est. prob

[Love Coding!]

Hello,

Pt was seen over 3 yrs ago for psoriasis, we have not seen himm since then. He wants to start treatment again, "new patient, new problem" or "new patient, established problem"?

Thanks!

dscoder74

 

[Caroline Thralls]

New patient

I would say new patient, established problem

 

[LLovett]

I say new patient new problem.

Since the patient meets the requirements to be considered new again, so do all his issues.

Just my take on it,

Laura, CPC

 

[dmaec]

I agree with Laura, "new pt/new problem"

 

[apeck]

It is definitely new patient/new problem...it's the 3 year rule. Even if the patient has been there in the past for the same problem, but he hasn't been there in 3 years he is treated as a new patient.

 

[dballard2004]

I agree! The three year rule applies.

 

[Love Coding!]

Thanks everyone for your responses! Happy New Year!

dscoder74