Week 1
1. Define diagnostic reasoning
Reflective thinking because the process involves questioning one’s thinking to determining if all possible avenues have been explored and if the conclusions that are being drawn ar
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Week 1
1. Define diagnostic reasoning
Reflective thinking because the process involves questioning one’s thinking to determining 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.
2. Discuss and identify subjective & objective data
- Subjective: What the pt tells you, complains of, etc. *Chief complaint, HPI, ROS
- Objective: What YOU can see, hear, or feel as part of your exam. *lab, data, dx test results.
3. Discuss and identify the components of the HPI
Specifically related to the CC only. Detailed breakdown of CC. OLDCART.
4. Describe the differences between medical billing and medical coding
- Medical coding: The use of codes to communicate with payers about which procedures were performed and why
- 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.
5. Compare and contrast the 2 coding classification systems that are currently used in the US healthcare system
- CPT codes: Common procedural terminology. Offers the official procedural coding rules and
guidelines required when reporting medical services and procedures performed by physician and nonphysician orders.
- ICD codes: International classification of disease. Used to provide payer info on necessity of visit or procedure performed.
6. Discuss how specificity, sensitivity & predictive value contribute to the usefulness of the diagnostic data
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