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Critical Care is the direct care by the physician or MLP for a patient with a high probability of imminent or life threatening deterioration in their condition. The physician makes complex decisions to assess, manipulate and support vital system function to treat organ system failure and/or to prevent further life threatening deterioration. Medicare states that...
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An NPP in the ED is defined by Medicare as either a nurse practitioner (NP) or a physician assistant (PA). The DEA uses the term “midlevel’s” (MLP). Some federal agencies refer to them as advance practice provider (APP’s).
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Laceration repairs are one of the most common procedures performed in the ED setting. CPT is based on three elements: length, location and complexity. Documentation should accurately reflect each of the 3 required elements in order to have the appropriate CPT assigned:
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E/M is based on three elements: History of present illness (HPI), Physical Exam (PE) and Medical Decision Making (MDM). Documentation should accurately reflect each of the 3 required elements in order to have the appropriate E/M...
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