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Exam 4 Flashcards

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HIPAA

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Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996
-protection of sensitive patient health information

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Medical record

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collection of data recorded when a pt seeks medical treatment
1. required by licensing authorities to track/document
2. provide documentation of continuing health (birth-> death)
3. foundation for managing pt’s health
4. serve as legal documents
5. clinical data for education, research, data

meaningful use - safety, coordination of care, privacy, reduce disparity

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Benefits to EMR

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-better utilization
-organization
-better tracking
-shared records amongst providers (EHR)
-access to other providers’ notes

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Mandated EMR

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January 1, 2014 - part of American Recovery and Reinvestment Act
-maintains Medicaid and Medicare reimbursement

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EMR

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digital version of paper charts

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EHR

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built to share information with other healthcare providers

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Consent for records, photos, videos

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sign release for their own medical records due to doctrine of professional discretions
-cannot be released to third party without written permission by patient or guardian

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Medical info about a pt often released due to:

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  1. insurance claims
  2. transfer to another physician
  3. use in court of law
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Federal Statute of Confidentiality of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Patient Records

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protects patients with hx of substance abuse regarding release of into about treatment without written consent from pt

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Health information technology (HIT)

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electronic systems that healthcare professionals + pts use to store, share and analyze health information
-meaningful use:
1. adoption of EHR by providers
2. focuses on interoperability, health info exchange and pt portals
3. improve pt access to EHR

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Social media in healthcare

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widely used; need consent from pt to post anything

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Telemedicine

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remote delivery of healthcare services and clinical information using telecommunications and technology
-advanced form of care

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Credentialing

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systematic process of collecting and verifying qualifications for professionals
-purpose: to ensure that the individuals and companies are qualified to perform services offered
-PA student are also credentialed by PA programs
-PA-C credentialed by taking PANCE/applying for licensure
-required by work site
-maintained by Joint Commission on Accreditation of Hospitals + National Commission on Quality Assurance
-further step = privileging (administered by medical staff) that documents training/experience w/ specific procedures before granted privilege of performing activities (need proof)

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PA Program Accreditation

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official approval that program maintains standards that qualify that graduates can sit for PANCE exam
-voluntary process ensuring program requirements are met

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ARC-PA

Accreditation Review Committee on Education for PA

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body that completes that accreditation process
-works w/ other organizations to stay within guidelines
-standards recently revised in 2020
-began in 1970s w/ AMA -> own governing body in 1990s
-left AMA in 2000
-only accreditation body for PA/PA post grad programs

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ARC-PA Mission

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protects interests of students, public and PA profession by defining standards for PA education, evaluate programs and ensure compliance w/ standards

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ARC-PA and Profession

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-standards allow PAs to be academically and clinicaly prepared to practice medicine as members of patient-centered medical care teams
-collaborative team relationships is fundamental to PA profession and enhances delivery of care
-diagnostic, therpeutic, preventitive, and health maintenance services

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ARC-PA Standards

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establish minmum requirements for PA education in terms of resources, operations, curriculum, evaulation and assessment
-5th edition of standards released in 2020 + update to manual in Oct 2022

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Clinical Role of PA’s

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primary and specialty care in medical and surgical practice settings
-centered on pt care
-educational, research and administrative activities

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Role of ARC-PA

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-establish educational standards using broad based input
-define/administer process for competitive review of applicants
-define/administer process for accreditation decision making
-determine whether PA education programs are in compliance with standards
-work cooperatively w/ collab organziations
-define/admiinster appeal of accreditation decisions

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Professional curriculum of PA education

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medical, behavioral and social sciences
-ensures functionality in all fields upon completion of program

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PA Program Standards

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-administrative: instiutional responsibilities, resources and support
-curriculum: student based outcomes
-evaluation: self assessment for weakness/strengths

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ARC-PA Commissioners

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take part in decision making responsibilities of ARC-PA
-serve for 3 years and renewable upon ARC-PA recommendation
-nominated by members of AAPA and PAEA

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Accreditation-Provisional

(step 1)

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occurs when a program has provided all necessary steps to having their first cohort (6-12 months before enrollment of students)

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Provisional Monitoring Visit

(step 2)

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occurs as the first cohort is preparing to graduate

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Final Provisional Visit

(step 3)

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occurs 18-24 months after initial accreditation provisional is granted
-will receive accreditation-continued if all standards are met

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Accreditation-Probation

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given to an established program that has failed to keep up the standards
-temp 2 year status

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Accreditation-Continued

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validation visits every 10 years +/-

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Accreditation-Withheld

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seeking accreditation-provisional but does not comply w/ standards

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Accreditation-Withdrawn

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loss of accreditation
-may pose risk to graduates of the program by not being able to gain licensure depending on the state

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NCCPA

National Committee of Certification for PA’s

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PA profession certification body that provides reliable indicator that those certified have demonstrated/possess/maintain knowledge and skill to practice safely/effectively
-over 20 years
-PA cert, re-cert and CME records (previously done by AAPA)

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NCCPA Cert Process

National Certifying Committee for PA

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certifies all states and DC
-must attend accredited school
-must pass PANCE
-100 CME hours every 2 years
-PANRE every 10 years
-certified w/in 6 years of graduation
-up to 6 attempts on PANCE
-maintenance of certification is digital

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8 States w/ own PA regulatory body

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Arizona, California, Texas, Iowa, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Utah

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Temporary licensure

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allows new grads to work prior to sitting for their PANCE exam
-much more restrictive than full license

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Patient centered EMR use

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-let pt know your are going to log on
-computer can enhance provider-pt relationship
-maintain eye contact throughout computer use

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10 tips to enhance pt-cnetered EMR use

“HUMAN LEVEL”

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  1. Honor golden minute: remain technoology free the first minute
  2. Use triangle of trust: allow u and pt to see screen
  3. Maximize pt interaction: encourage pt to interact w/ graphs + trending tools
  4. Acquaint yourself w/ chart: before entering pt room
  5. Nix the screen: disengage from compiuter when discussing sensitive pt issues
  6. Let the pt look on: see screen and follow actions
  7. Eye contact: maintain as much eye contact as possible
  8. Value the computer: discuss its benefits
  9. Explain what you’re doing: avoid long periods of silence
  10. Log off: to ensure medical info is secure
37
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Typical PA Program Length

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27 months
-24 months before integration of master’s

38
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Typical PA student applicant

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-2,000 PCE hours
-GPA = 3.56
-25 years old

39
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PAEA

Physician Assistant Education Association

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-advocacy for PA education
-founded in 1972
-oversight for CASPA

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PANCE

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360 multiple choice questions that assess medical and surgical knowledge
-6 attemps to pass within 6 years (3x in one year)
-need 350 score out of 800 to pass
-wait 90 days to retake if failed exam

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PANRE

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recert after 10 years
-computer based exam
-240 multiple choice questions from NCCPA blueprint
-passing score of 379 out of 800

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PANRE-LA

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administered over 12 quarters in years 7-9
-added in 2022 to start Jan 2023
-final score based on best 8 quarters
-25 questions each quarter w/ 5 minutes to answer each question
-can use printed/online references
-3 attempts to pass PANRE in year 10 if failed PANRE-LA
-still need CME requirements

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CME

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100 hours every 2 years w/ NCCPA
-50 category 1 credits (medical conferences, training, journal reading w/ questions, grand rounds meeting)
-remaining 50 credits can be category 1 or 2
-NCCPA fee of $180 to log CME

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Issues related to PA practice

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subcommittee of medical board formed ot deal w PA practice or state medical board that includes seats for PA representation

45
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PA licensing boards

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states are trying to create PA licensing boards as a result of new PA practice acts that replace intial delegation amendments to medical practice acts
-composed of practicing PAs and physicians who employ/work with PAs
-typically advisory to governmental agency (ultimate authority)

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Delivering bad news

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-communication
-knowledgeable about diagnosis, prognosis and treatment
-supportive space
-speak without medical jargon
-allow pt to process info (silence)
-evaluate your reaction to pt’s diagnosis

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Palliative care

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hospice
-formal symptom assessment and treatment regarding disease processes shortening a pt’s life
-aid w/ decision making and goals of care
-practical/moral support for pt/caregivers
-collaborative models of care (team) for terminal illnesses

pts in U.S. spend < 1 week on hospice

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Healthcare Proxy

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legally designated person to make decisions for a pt when they are unable to state their own wishes regarding medical treatment
-executes wishes via living will for resuscitation, antibiotics, feedings and other life sustaining treatment

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Living will

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legal document stating pt’s wishes regarding treatment if unable to speak
-resuscitation instructions
-intubattion/mechanical vent instructions
-treatment guidelines
-future hospitalization and transfer
-artificially administered fluids and nutrition
-antibiotics
-etc

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MOLST

Medical Orders for Life Sustaining Treatment

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form used for pts who want to avoid or receive any or all life sustaining treatment; only authorized form in NYS documenting both nonhospital DNR/DNI orders
-pt who reside in long term care facility and/or may die within. a year
-used in a variety of healthcare settings
-legal checklists required concerning life-sustaining tretament
-no checklist used = alternative method assuring strict adherance to legal requirements
-witnesses to consent
-renewed/discontinued after 90 days

bright pink paper

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Deciding on MOLST

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conservations w pt, family and qualified health professional
-provider defines goals for care, reviews treatment options and ensures shared/informed medical decision making
-provider MUST consult w/ all of the above personnel about diagnosis, prognosis, goals, treatment preferences, gain consent and sign orders derived from discussion

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MOLST Sections

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-Page 1 (section A+B): resuscitation; pt/proxy/witnesses sign
-Section C: signatures of physician
-Section D: advanced directives
-Section E: treatment guidelines, ventilation, future hospitalization/transfer, fluids, nutrition, antibiotics
-“Other” section: dialysis, transfusion

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Pain Management

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obtain good hx and physical exam
-pain: nociceptive, neuropathic, mixed-pain, psychosocially based pain

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Pain mgmt in elderly

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-underreporting of pain
-multiple co-morbidities
-side effects of meds to treat pain
-changes in metabolism of meds due to age

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Treating mild pain

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NSAIDS, cognitive behacorial training, complementary modalities

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Treating moderate pain

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low dose/low potency opioids, +/- NSAID, complementary modalities

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Treating Severe Pain

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potent opioids, PCA, neural blockage, spinal anesthesia, complementary modalities

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PA Education facts

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  1. 300 accredited programs as of Nov 2022
  2. terminal degree = masters
  3. average program length = 27 months
  4. “minds on hands on” - short training
  5. didactice + clinical phases
  6. clincial experience during didactic
  7. service in 1/3 programs to expose population health issues and cultural diversity
59
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PA student debt upon graduation

PAEA Survey

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-21.9% 100k-125k
-20.8% 75k-100k
-14.5% 50k-75k

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OTP

Optimal Team Practice

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May 2017 by AAPA
-direct reimbursement for all PA services
-PA representation on state medical boards or separate PA regulatory boards
-elimination of the requirement for written practice agreement to supervisory physician
-PA scope of practice determined at the practice level (even though AAPA does not advocate for independent practice)

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Collab Organizations of ARC-PA

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-AAPA
-PAEA
-NCCPA

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Informed Consent Law

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Code of Medical Ethics Opinion 2.1.1
-pts have right to receive information and ask questions about treatments to make well educated decisions
-communication between pt and provider

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To obtain informed consent, provider must

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-assess patient’s ability to understand
-pt’s independent and voluntary decision
-discuss diagnosis, purpose, risks/benefits, options, outcomes of refusal
-documentation

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Medical billing and coding

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process of converting pt charts and clinical data to medical claims (submitted for reimbursement)
-data entered through EMR
-applying procedure codes
-ICD-10

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Coding requirements for outpatient documentation and coding

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January 1, 2021- outpatient E/M CPT 99202-99215 office visits have new guidelines to follow for assigning CPT code

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2022 changes to coding requirements

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-elimination of hx/PE as elements for code selection
-providers choose to base documentation on medical decision making (MDM) or total time spent on encounter [office setting]
-MDM or time (not both)

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MDM vs. time E/M 2022 changes

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  1. time: prep for visit, documentation, face to face time
  2. MDM: 4 levels (straightforward, low, moderate, high), number and complexity of problems/data (tests, orders, review), risk of complications
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MDM vs. time E/M 2022 changes

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  1. time: prep for visit, documentation, face to face time
  2. MDM: 4 levels (straightforward, low, moderate, high), number and complexity of problems/data (tests, orders, review), risk of complications
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ICD-10

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-3-7 characters in length
-68,000 codes
-first digit = letter
-digits 2+3 = number
-digits 4-7 = aplha or numeric
-flexible for adding new codes
-very specific
-up to 12 codes on claim form

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Golden rules of coding

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-bill for what you actually do
-do not up code
-do not commit fraud (medicare/medicaid investigation)
-review / understand before clinical year

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CMS (center for medicare/medicaid services)

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federal Medicare/Medicaid agency that oversees HIPAA administration
-creates safety guidelines for facilities
-penalizes facilities falling below standards by lowering reimbursement
-monitors 30 day risk for unplanned readmissions
-decubitus ulcers

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