Can presenting problems such as sinusitis be considered a “new problem” if it is a new onset, or is it always an established problem once it has been diagnosed?
New episodes of “acute flare-up” would be considered a new problem to the physician. However, if the physician were following the patient for chronic sinusitis that does not involve an acute flare-up, it would be considered an established problem.Under MDM in reference to the amount and/or complexity of data reviewed would a physician be able to “count” 3 points if he/she ordered a specific radiology test and also performed direct visualization of image, tracing, specimen, etc?WPS Medicare Part B “counts” no official “points” or “bullets” in the determination of Medical Decision Making (MDM). However, in such a case as the one described, both the ordering of the test and the direct visualization of the image, tracing or specimen (etc.) would be taken into consideration in the determination of the amount and/or complexity of the data reviewedDoes a verbal recommendation for further work-up “count” as an ordered test if the patient declines during the encounter? Additionally, if the pati
New episodes of “acute flare-up” would be considered a new problem to the physician. However, if the physician were following the patient for chronic sinusitis that does not involve an acute flare-up, it would be considered an established problem. Under MDM in reference to the amount and/or complexity of data reviewed would a physician be able to “count” 3 points if he/she ordered a specific radiology test and also performed direct visualization of image, tracing, specimen, etc? WPS Medicare Part B “counts” no official “points” or “bullets” in the determination of Medical Decision Making (MDM). However, in such a case as the one described, both the ordering of the test and the direct visualization of the image, tracing or specimen (etc.) would be taken into consideration in the determination of the amount and/or complexity of the data reviewed Does a verbal recommendation for further work-up “count” as an ordered test if the patient declines during the encounter? Additionally, if the p
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