what is the assessment formula?
Diagnoses + Summary of visit= assessment
the assessment always includes?
the diagnoses
what can the assessment also include?
a brief summary of the HPI (chief complaint and onset only)
a brief summary of the PE (pertinent findings only)
Summary of lab/imaging results (if new since last visit)
prognosis (or justification for further testing or medication)
what are three types of assessment structures?
simple statement
brief summary
comprehensive summary
what is included in a simple statement
age and sex of patient
past medical history only if revelant
Dx
what is included in the brief summary
age and sex of patient past medical history if relevant physical exam findings if relevant results if new and revelant Dx DDx if no definitive diagnosis is found
what is included in the comprehensive summary?
basically everything