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A 10-day global has no pre-operative period and a 10-day post-operative period. This means the global package applies for 11 days (the day of the procedure or service, and 10 days following). Major procedures are more resource-intensive, require a longer recovery for the patient, and have a 90-day global period.Read More →

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Your medical records contain the basics, like your name and your date of birth. Your records also have the results of medical tests, treatments, medicines, and any notes doctors make about you and your health. Medical records aren’t only about your physical health. They also include mental health care. WhatRead More →

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Depending on your age, sex, and family medical history, a checkup with your doctor may include: Blood, urine, vision, and hearing tests to evaluate your overall health. Assessments of your blood pressure, cholesterol level, and weight. A discussion about your diet and exercise habits and any tobacco, drug, and alcoholRead More →

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History of present illness (HPI): This is a description of the present illness as it developed. It is typically formatted and documented with reference to location, quality, severity, timing, context, modifying factors, and associated signs/symptoms as related to the chief complaint. What are the 8 elements of HPI? CPT guidelinesRead More →

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First class medical certificate requirements include checks of eyesight, ears, psychical examination, electrocardiogram (ECG), lung function, cholesterol blood, hemoglobin blood, chest X-ray, urine, period of validity. It will cover the lungs, heart, blood pressure, stomach, limbs and nervous system. What is a Class 1 or 2 medical certificate? There areRead More →

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General Tests: Urine Routine Analysis. Stool Test (Optional) ECG (Resting) X-Ray Chest (PA view) Ultrasonogram of the Abdomen (Screening) Pap Smear (for Women) TMT. ECHO. What is the benefit of full body checkup? Getting a full-body check-up that includes tests for diabetes, cholesterol, Blood Pressure, heart disease can save yourRead More →

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What does a medical examination contain? Urine test. Blood test. Blood pressure check. Eyesight – read letters from a chart. Weight – to determine your BMI. Height – to determine your BMI. Heart check. Reflexes check – on the legs. What are the basic 5 medical exam? Haemoglobin, blood glucose,Read More →

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PHI is health information in any form, including physical records, electronic records, or spoken information. Therefore, PHI includes health records, health histories, lab test results, and medical bills. Essentially, all health information is considered PHI when it includes individual identifiers. What is considered PHI under Hipaa? Under HIPAA, protected healthRead More →

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A medical chart is a complete record of a patient’s key clinical data and medical history, such as demographics, vital signs, diagnoses, medications, treatment plans, progress notes, problems, immunization dates, allergies, radiology images, and laboratory and test results. How do you write a patient medical report? HOW TO WRITE ARead More →