Elements of Medical Record
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Which of the following elements typically includes information about habits such as smoking and alcohol consumption?

  • Social History (correct)
  • Surgical History
  • Family History
  • Chief Complaint
  • What part of the record format is primarily used to document the patient’s narrative of their current symptoms?

  • Review of System
  • Problem list/Active problem list/chronic problem list
  • History of Present Illness (correct)
  • Past Medical History
  • In a medical record, where would you typically find the list of the patient's known drug reactions?

  • Medication List
  • Allergy (correct)
  • Risk Factors
  • Vital Signs
  • Which section of a patient’s record includes their blood pressure, heart rate, and temperature?

    <p>Vital Signs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where in the medical record would one typically document the patient’s surgical interventions?

    <p>Surgical History</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is typically included in a medical record?

    <p>Current active diagnosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of history specifically outlines a patient's previous illnesses in a medical record?

    <p>Past medical histories</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these is not a component typically recorded in a patient's medical record?

    <p>Diet preferences</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What information in the medical record provides insight into the patient’s living habits and potential exposures?

    <p>Social histories</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component of the medical record helps in identifying inherited health patterns?

    <p>Family histories</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key characteristic of Electronic Medical Records (EMRs)?

    <p>They are digital versions of paper charts.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are handwritten medical records typically created?

    <p>By writing the information manually.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which description best fits EMRs?

    <p>Electronic Health Records (EHRs).</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes handwritten records from EMRs?

    <p>Handwritten records involve physical writing.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what aspect are EMRs and handwritten records similar?

    <p>Both may contain detailed health information of a patient.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of medical coding?

    <p>To transform healthcare diagnosis, procedures, and services into universal alphanumeric codes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which manuals might a medical coder use to assign codes?

    <p>ICD10PCS, CPT, HCPCS</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the initial step in the medical coding process?

    <p>A patient meets with a physician for a medical consult.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which stage does the creation of the medical record occur?

    <p>Physician creates medical record for his patient</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the medical coding process, what does the medical coder do after analyzing the patient's medical record?

    <p>Assigns codes using ICD10CM/ICD10PCS/CPT/HCPCS manuals.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What additional medication was prescribed along with the short course of prednisone?

    <p>Pulmicort flex haler</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following symptoms did the patient deny experiencing?

    <p>Fever</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which physical exam finding was noted in the patient's lung examination?

    <p>Rhonchi</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How long has the patient experienced difficulty expectorating?

    <p>2-3 weeks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT part of the patient's medical history?

    <p>Diabetes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the patient's oxygen saturation level during the physical exam?

    <p>97%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of the E-Tool?

    <p>To enter medical codes after reviewing medical records.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does a 'Record' differ from an 'Encounter'?

    <p>A Record contains medical documentation of patient visits.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement accurately describes an 'Encounter'?

    <p>It is each visit of a patient to a healthcare facility.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which scenario could a patient record possibly have empty pages?

    <p>When the record contains only one visit.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the review process of medical records typically entail in the context of E-Tool usage?

    <p>Abstracting and entering codes into the E-Tool.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following elements is critical in identifying a patient in a medical record?

    <p>Patient's demographics details</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these is a key difference between electronic tools (E-tools) and traditional medical records?

    <p>E-tools offer more sophisticated data analysis and management capabilities.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a significant advantage of face-to-face encounters in medical assessments?

    <p>They allow for direct physical examinations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is not typically considered an element of a medical record?

    <p>Insurance policy information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is the provider's signature an essential concept in medical records?

    <p>It confirms the authenticity and accountability of the healthcare provider's notes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What observation about the left ear is documented?

    <p>Ear pop at this</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'Px patent' signify in the document?

    <p>Patent airway</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term indicates a specific ear condition in the text?

    <p>EP 1/2 Block Thin wall of un</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which acronym or term in the document is not clearly defined and might need further clarification?

    <p>Phonynt</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What phrase indicates a normal physical examination of the cardiovascular system?

    <p>PE: Reg (NB) card + The</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which medication was added to the patient's treatment plan during the fourth encounter?

    <p>Pulmicort flex haler</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What symptom did the patient NOT report during the subjective examination?

    <p>Chest pain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During the objective examination, which abnormal respiratory finding was observed?

    <p>Rhonchi</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the patient's oxygen saturation on room air during the physical examination?

    <p>97%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which historical condition is listed in the patient's assessment?

    <p>Hypertension</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of follow-up was planned for the patient?

    <p>Chest X-ray</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the patient's current smoking status?

    <p>He is a non-smoker.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which diagnostic imaging was performed to check for disease recurrence?

    <p>CT of the chest</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of follow-up is recommended for the patient?

    <p>Semi-annual chest x-rays</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is the patient's physical condition described regarding lung examination?

    <p>Lungs are somewhat diminished in the resected area.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What treatment did the patient undergo after resection of the lung cancer?

    <p>Adjuvant carboplatin and Alimta</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following symptoms is NOT mentioned as absent in the patient's health report?

    <p>Nausea</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Medical Record

    • A medical record is a document that explicitly describes a patient's current clinical picture.
    • It includes current active diagnosis, past medical histories, social histories, surgical histories, family histories, physical exam, lab orders & values, medications, and radiology.

    Elements of Record

    • Patient demographic details
    • CC - Chief Complaint
    • HPI - History of Present Illness
    • PMH - Past Medical History
    • Surgical History
    • Social History
    • Family History
    • ROS - Review of System

    Other Elements

    • Problem list/Active problem list/chronic problem list
    • Medication list
    • Allergy
    • Risk Factors
    • Vital Signs
    • Physical Examination
    • Assessment/Impression
    • Plan/Refer

    Types of Medical Record

    • EMR (Electronic Medical Record)
    • Handwritten records

    EMR

    • Electronic medical records (EMRs) are digital versions of the paper charts which include all the health information of the patient.
    • EMR is a software where the coders enter the codes after reviewing the medical records.

    Handwritten Records

    • Handwritten records are written documents of patient information, health history, physical examination, and treatment plans instead of typing.

    Medical Coding

    • Medical coding is the transformation of healthcare diagnosis, procedures, medical services, and equipment into universal medical alphanumeric codes.
    • Stages of medical coding:
      • Patient meets physician
      • Physician creates a medical record
      • Medical coder analyzes the medical record
      • Medical coder assigns codes using specified manuals

    E-Tool

    • E-Tool is a software where the coders enter the codes after reviewing the medical records.

    Record vs Encounter

    • Encounter: Patients each visit to the hospital or clinic regarding health issues.
    • Record: A record may have either one visit or more than one number of visits. Some records may even have empty pages.

    Examples of Handwritten Records

    • Written document of patient details, including patient DOB, vital signs, physical examination, and treatment plans.

    Examples of EMR Records

    • Electronic version of patient's medical information, including history, physical examination, impression, and plan.

    Provider Information

    • Provider type: IP, OP, P
    • Codes: 110 - Essential Hypertension

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