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Wiki Table of risk for edema

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Svirgilio

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I just wanted to get some thoughts on where others feel this should fall on the table of risk. A lot of our patients are seen for the presenting problem of edema and was not sure if I should choose acute uncomplicated illness (low) or acute illness with systemic symptoms (moderate) on the table of risk. Most of the time a Rx is ordered but I do not want to violate medical necessity rules.
 
I would think it would depend on the cause of the edema, does the patient have CHF, Chronic Kidney disease? In those cases I would say it would fall in Moderate risk: one or more Chronic illnesses with mild exacerbation.
 
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