NR 511 Differential Diagnosis & Primary Care Practicum (NR511)
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NR-511 Di fferential Diagnosis & Primary Care Practicum Midterm Exam Define diagnostic reasoning Correct Answer: Reflective thinking because the process involves questioning one's thinking to determine if all possible avenues have been explored and if the conclusions that are being drawn are based on evidence. Seen as a kind of critical thinking. What is subjective data? Correct Answer: Anything the patient tells you or complains of regarding their symptoms Chief complaint HPI ROS What is objective data? Correct Answer: Anything YOU can see, touch, feel, hear, or smell as part of your exam Includes lab data, diagnostic test results, etc. Identify components of HPI Correct Answer: Specifically related to the chief complaint only Detailed breakdown of CC OLDCARTS Describe the differences between medical billing and medical coding. Correct Answer: Medical billing: process of submitting and following up on claims made to a payer in order to receive payment for medical services rendered by a healthcare provider Medical coding: the use of codes to communicate with payers about which procedures were performed and why. Compare and contrast the two coding classification systems that are currently used in the US healthcare system. Correct Answer: ICD: International cla ssification of disease codes are used to provide payer info on necessity of visit or procedure performed. Shorthand for pt's dx. CPT: common procedural terminology codes offer the official procedural coding rules and guidelines required when reporting me dical services and procedures performed by physician and non -physician providers. Must have corresponding ICD. How do specificity, sensitivity, and predictive value contribute to the usefulness of diagnostic data? Correct Answer: Specificity: ability of a test to correctly detect a specific condition. If a pt has a condition but test is negative, it is a false negative. If pt does NOT have condition but test is positive, it is false positive. Sensitivity: test that has few false negatives. Ability of a test to correctly identify a specific condition when it is present. The higher the sensitivity, the lesser the likelihood of a false negative. Predictive value: The likelihood that the pt actually has the condition and is, in part, dependent upon the prev alence of the condition in the population. If a condition is highly likely, the positive result would be more accurate. Diagnostic tests can be used to confirm or rule out hypotheses. Diagnostic tests may be used to screen for conditions. Diagnostic tests may be used to monitor the progress in managing a chronic condition. Discuss the elements that need to be considered when developing a plan. Correct Answer: Pt's preferences and actions Research evidence Clinical state/circumstances Clinical expertise Describe the components of medical decision making in E&M coding. Correct Answer: Risk, data, diagnosis The more time and consideration involved in dealing with a pt, the higher the reimbursement from the payer. Documentation must refl ect MDM The 5 key components of a comprehensive treatment plan are: Correct Answer: 1. Diagnostics 2. Medication 3. Education 4. Referral/consultation 5. Follow -up planning
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