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HISTORY: *** EXAM: *** ASSESSMENT & PLAN (per problem): 1. *** (chronic, stable / chronic, mild exacerbation / acute uncomplicated) - Plan: *** - Rx: *** 2. *** - Plan: *** DATA REVIEWED: - Outside records / labs / imaging: *** - Independent interpretation: *** - Discussion with another provider: *** RISK: - Prescription drug management: *** - Decision regarding minor surgery: *** - Social determinants impacting care: *** MDM LEVEL: Moderate (supports 99214). Total visit time: *** minutes (alternative time-based code if 30-39 min total).
Notes: 2021 MDM rules: 99214 = Moderate complexity. Need 2 of 3 (number/complexity of problems addressed; amount/complexity of data reviewed; risk of complications/morbidity). OR bill by total time (30-39 min). Document one path clearly.
Allergy
AWV
Cardiology
Counseling
Critical Care
Endocrinology
General IM
Geriatrics
GI
Hematology
Hospital
Infectious Disease
Nephrology
Oncology
Pulmonology
Rheumatology
Sleep

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Allergy · 5
  • .urticariaChronic spontaneous urticaria.
  • .cvidCommon variable immunodeficiency / Ig replacement.
  • .drugallergyDrug allergy delabeling / workup.
  • .eoeEosinophilic esophagitis.
  • .anaphylaxisPost-anaphylaxis follow-up.
AWV · 1
  • .bigAWVinitialInitial Annual Wellness Visit (G0438)
Cardiology · 11
  • .valveasAortic stenosis follow-up.
  • .afibcardsAtrial fibrillation — comprehensive cardiology follow-up.
  • .anginaChronic stable angina.
  • .dvtpeDVT/PE on outpatient anticoagulation.
  • .hfpefHFpEF management.
  • .ciedPacemaker / ICD follow-up.
  • .padPeripheral artery disease.
  • .acsPost-ACS / post-MI follow-up.
  • .preopcardsPre-operative cardiac risk evaluation.
  • .pulmhtnPulmonary hypertension surveillance.
  • .syncopeSyncope evaluation.
CCM · 1
  • .bigCCMChronic Care Management Enrollment (99490)
Counseling · 3
  • .bigDepScreenAnnual Depression Screen (G0444)
  • .bigASCVDASCVD Risk Assessment (G0537)
  • .bigSmokingSmoking Cessation Counseling (99406 / 99407)
Critical Care · 7
  • .gibleedAcute upper / lower GI bleed inpatient.
  • .ardsARDS — Berlin definition + management.
  • .dkaDKA / HHS inpatient / step-down.
  • .icudailyICU daily progress note (FAST HUG + problems).
  • .familymeetingICU family meeting / goals of care.
  • .ventMechanical ventilation settings note.
  • .sepsisbundleSepsis / septic shock — early management bundle.
E/M · 1
  • .bigG2211G2211 Justification (Complex E/M Add-on)
Endocrinology · 11
  • .adrenalinsufAdrenal insufficiency follow-up.
  • .cushingwkCushing syndrome screening / workup.
  • .gravesHyperthyroidism — Graves' disease.
  • .hyponaHyponatremia outpatient evaluation.
  • .hypogonadismMale hypogonadism evaluation / testosterone therapy.
  • .pcosPCOS management.
  • .hyperparathyroidPrimary hyperparathyroidism.
  • .prolactinomaProlactinoma surveillance.
  • .dm2endoT2DM with insulin titration / advanced therapy.
  • .thyroidnoduleThyroid nodule workup / surveillance.
  • .vitddefVitamin D deficiency.
General IM · 8
  • .alcoholbriefAlcohol use brief intervention (SBIRT).
  • .tobaccoquitBrief tobacco cessation counseling block.
  • .opioidsmmChronic opioid management visit.
  • .oudbupOUD — buprenorphine maintenance.
  • .portalmsgPortal message / asynchronous E/M response.
  • .immigrantadultRefugee / immigrant adult health screen.
  • .healthlitTeach-back & health literacy documentation.
  • .tcmTransitional care management visit (post-discharge).
Geriatrics · 7
  • .dementiaAlzheimer disease / dementia management.
  • .fallsFalls workup and prevention.
  • .acpformalFormal advance care planning visit.
  • .frailtyFrailty assessment.
  • .polypharmPolypharmacy / deprescribing review.
  • .pressureinjuryPressure injury staging and care.
  • .incontinenceUrinary incontinence — adult.
GI · 11
  • .barrettBarrett's esophagus surveillance.
  • .cdiffC. difficile infection — initial / recurrent.
  • .celiacCeliac disease.
  • .pancreatitischronicChronic pancreatitis.
  • .cirrhosisCirrhosis surveillance and complications.
  • .colonscreenColon cancer screening discussion.
  • .hpyloriH. pylori test-and-treat.
  • .hbvHepatitis B chronic management.
  • .hcvHepatitis C — treatment and follow-up.
  • .masldMASLD / MASH (formerly NAFLD/NASH).
  • .ucUlcerative colitis follow-up.
Hematology · 8
  • .b12defB12 / folate deficiency.
  • .cllsurvCLL surveillance.
  • .vteextendExtended-duration anticoagulation decision.
  • .mgusMGUS surveillance.
  • .lymphomasurvPost-lymphoma surveillance.
  • .sicklecellSickle cell disease — adult outpatient.
  • .thrombocytopeniaThrombocytopenia outpatient evaluation.
  • .thromphiliaThrombophilia evaluation discussion.
Hospital · 8
  • .amaeducationAgainst medical advice (AMA) discharge.
  • .chestpainruleoutChest pain rule-out / observation.
  • .codediscussionCode status / advance directive in hospital.
  • .soapDaily inpatient progress note.
  • .dcsummDischarge summary.
  • .vteprophInpatient VTE prophylaxis.
  • .transferacceptInter-hospital / inter-service transfer accept note.
  • .preopclearPre-operative medical clearance.
Infectious Disease · 8
  • .capCommunity-acquired pneumonia outpatient.
  • .hivmaintHIV outpatient maintenance.
  • .prepHIV PrEP — initiation / refill.
  • .lymeLyme disease — early localized to disseminated.
  • .covidlongPost-acute COVID / Long COVID.
  • .endocarditisPost-IE outpatient management.
  • .syphilisSyphilis staging and treatment.
  • .utiUncomplicated and complicated UTI.
Nephrology · 7
  • .akiAKI workup and outpatient follow-up.
  • .esrdESRD on hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis.
  • .gnnephroticGlomerulonephritis / nephrotic syndrome workup.
  • .hypernaHypernatremia evaluation.
  • .transplantkidneyKidney transplant outpatient surveillance.
  • .nephlithNephrolithiasis — recurrent stone prevention.
  • .hyperKOutpatient hyperkalemia.
Oncology · 9
  • .cancerscreensummAge-based cancer screening summary.
  • .cancerpainCancer-related pain management.
  • .chemontChemo-induced nausea / vomiting prevention.
  • .colonsurvColorectal cancer survivorship.
  • .goalcareGoals-of-care / advance care planning visit.
  • .hospicereferralHospice referral.
  • .lungcasurvLung cancer survivorship after curative therapy.
  • .febrileneutOutpatient febrile neutropenia triage.
  • .prostatecasurvProstate cancer follow-up post-treatment / active surveillance.
Pulmonology · 9
  • .pevisitAcute / sub-acute PE outpatient management.
  • .ipfInterstitial lung disease — IPF surveillance.
  • .ltbiLatent TB infection — treatment.
  • .bronchiectasisNon-CF bronchiectasis.
  • .osaOSA — CPAP follow-up.
  • .sarcoidSarcoidosis surveillance.
  • .copdsevereSevere / advanced COPD.
  • .pulmnoduleSolitary pulmonary nodule follow-up.
  • .smokingcessTobacco cessation counseling and pharmacotherapy.
Rheumatology · 7
  • .vasculitisANCA-associated vasculitis follow-up.
  • .fibromyalgiaFibromyalgia / chronic widespread pain.
  • .goutGout — acute and chronic management.
  • .oaOsteoarthritis — knee/hip management.
  • .pmrgcaPMR / GCA evaluation and treatment.
  • .sjogrenSjögren syndrome.
  • .sleSLE — outpatient maintenance.
Sleep · 5
  • .circadianCircadian rhythm disorders / shift work.
  • .narcolepsyNarcolepsy management.
  • .osafuOSA — outpatient follow-up (post-titration).
  • .rbdREM sleep behavior disorder.
  • .rlsRestless legs syndrome.
TCM · 1
  • .bigTCMTCM Documentation (99495 / 99496)
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