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Documentation of the Medical Exam Created by The Lung Doctor for e-Medtools Recognized Single Organ Systems Cardiovascular Ears, Nose, Mouth, Throat Detailed Detailed Eyes An extended exam of the affected body area An extended exam of the affected body area or organs/organ system and another Genitourinary (Female) or organs/organ system and another symptomatic or related area symptomatic or related area Genitourinary (Male) Hematologic/Lymphatic/Immunologic Musculoskeletal Comprehensive A general multi-system exam Neurologic A complete exam of an organ system and Psychiatric other related body areas or organ systems Respiratory Skin Most levels require a minimum of a Detailed Exam Most levels require a minimum of a Detailed Exam Created by The Lung Doctor for e-Medtools Multi-organ System Exam Detailed ≥3 vital signs BP, sitting or standing BP, supine Pulse, rate and regularity Respirations Temperature Height Weight ≥2 elements* of at least 6 organ systems or body areas examined OR ≥1 element of at least 12 organ systems Comprehensive ≥2 elements* in at least 9 organ systems or body areas *Refer to 1997 Guidelines for Evaluation & Management Services *Refer to 1997 Guidelines for Evaluation & Management Services Created by The Lung Doctor for e-Medtools Single Organ System Exam Detailed Document ≥12 elements* (NOT Eye and Psychiatric exams) Eye and Psych exams document ≥9 elements Comprehensive Document ALL elements* *Refer to 1997 Guidelines for Evaluation & Management Services *Refer to 1997 Guidelines for Evaluation & Management Services Created by The Lung Doctor for e-Medtools Elements of Individual Organ Systems Constitutional Vital signs General appearance of patient Nutrition, Body habitus, Development, Deformities, Grooming Cardiovascular Palpation of heart Auscultation Carotid artery exam Abdominal aorta exam Femoral arteries exam Pedal pulses exam Extremities for edema or varicosities Eyes Inspection of conjunctivae and lids Exam of pupils and irises Ophthalmoscopic exam of optic discs Ears, Nose, Mouth and Throat External inspection of ears and nose Otoscopic exam Assessment of hearing Inspection of nasal mucosa, septum, and turbinates Inspection of lips, teeth and gums Exam of oropharynx Chest (Breasts) Inspection Palpation Gastrointestinal Abdominal exam Liver and spleen exam Hernia presence or absence Anus, perineum, rectum exam Stool for occult blood 1997 Guidelines for Evaluation Management Services 1997 Guidelines for Evaluation && Management Services Neck Exam of neck Thyroid Respiratory Assessment of effort Percussion of chest Auscultation Palpation of chest Created by The Lung Doctor for e-Medtools Exam elements, continued Lymphatic Neck Axilla Groin Other Psychiatric Judgment and insight Orientation to person, time, place Memory, recent and remote Mood and affect Musculoskeletal Gait and station Inspection, palpation digits and nails Exam of bones, joints, muscles AND 1 or more Inspection or palpation Range of motion and presence/absence of pain Stability Muscle strength and tone Genitourinary Male Scrotal contents Penis Digital rectal exam of prostate gland Female External genitalia Urethra Bladder exam Cervix Uterus Adnexa/parametria 1997 Guidelines for Evaluation Management Services 1997 Guidelines for Evaluation && Management Services Skin Inspection Palpation Neurologic Cranial nerves Deep tendon reflexes Sensation Created by The Lung Doctor for e-Medtools
A concise summary of the medical documentation requirements for the medical exam based on the 1997 Evaluation and Management Services Guidelines. This is an excerpt of the presentation Demystifying Medical Documentation.
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