EMERGENCY ROOM REPORT
HISTORY OF PRESENT ILLNESS: This 18-year-old white male presents to the emergency room by private vehicle for evaluation of abrasion injuries. The patient states that last night he was riding a motorcycle when he slipped on some gravel. He was not wearing a helmet but denies any loss of consciousness or neck injury. His only complaint is of the right forearm and right knee area being deep abrasions. He, in addition, suffered minor abrasions to his right cheek and to his chest/abdomen area. He denies any shortness of breath. No numbness, tingling, weakness to an arm or a leg. Tetanus is up to date being two years ago.
ALLERGIES: NONE KNOWN.
CURRENT MIDDICATIONS: None.
PAST MEDICAL HISTORY: Unremarkable.
PHYSICAL EXAM:
Blood pressure 140/64, temperature 99.6 F, pulse 100, respirations 24. In general appears a well-developed alert male who appears in minimal discomfort.
HEENT: Shows mild amount of abrasions to the right cheekbone area. There is no evidence of bony tenderness in this area. Funduscopic exam and pupil exam are normal. Ears normal.
NECK: Soft, supple. No thyromegaly or lymphadenopathy. Cervical spine is nontender to firm palpation and range of motion. Skull was nontender either.
NEUROLOGIC: Normal for light touch sensation and muscle strength testing.
EXTREMITIES: Exam of the right forearm area shows deep abrasions about the forearm itself, not about the elbow. Elbow range of motion was quite good. There is no evidence of elbow effusion. No evidence of bony tenderness to the forearm. Examination of the right knee revealed deep abrasions anteriorly, some gravel foreign body present. None of these abrasions appears to be full skin thickness in nature. Knee itself showed no evidence of effusion. The patient was tender only about the abrasions. Knee range of motion and full extension to 90 degrees of flexion and ligamentous testing was normal.
DISCUSSION: I told the patient I would recommend a knee x-ray given the amount of trauma that was sustained to the skin of the area and the decreased range of motion. The patient refused a knee x-ray though. For treatment of his abrasions, I wanted to send him to physical therapy for whirlpool treatment and debridement as needed. The patient refused to do this, citing financial concerns as a reason why. Therefore, I had our emergency nurse thoroughly debride all of these wounds as best as possible. The patient was instructed to follow up with a private physician as soon as possible. I am still giving him a note for physical therapy that he may follow up with them if he so chooses. The patient is to return for any sign of infection or other problems.
IMPRESSION: Deep abrasions to right forearm and right knee area.
PLAN: General wound care instructions given. He is told to return to the emergency department if any problems or sign of infection or other complaints.
ICD-9-CM diagnosis code(s): _____________________
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code(s): _____________________
CPT code(s) with modifier, if applicable: _____________________
APC: _____________________
What will be an ideal response?
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Q. 2) The immunization record is typically found in what setting?
A. Acute inpatient
B. Physician office
C. Emergency department
D. Same-day surgery
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Q. 3) What report is the definitive authority on specimens taken out during surgery?
A. Specimen report
B. Discharge summary
C. Pathology report
D. Operative report
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Q. 4) ____ Secondary condition that arises during hospitalization and is thought to increase the length of stay by at least 1 day in approximately 75 of patients.
Fill in the blank with correct word.
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Q. 5) Which of the following is an inpatient setting?
A. Emergency department
B. Urgent care clinic
C. Skilled nursing
D. Hospital observation
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Q. 6) A facility policy may require coding of ____ _ for data reporting, even if they are hard coded in the chargemaster.
A. wound debridement procedures
B. deliveries
C. IV insertions
D. MRI scans
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Q. 7) 2HR GLUC H 131 Ref 64-112.
Identify the portion of the medical record in which the following statements would MOST likely be found.
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Q. 8) S: This new patient got into a fight a week ago, smacked a person and had his left third knuckle cut with a tooth. This has been red and swollen for the last couple of days. Today it is much redder and much more swollen. lt is very tender.
PAST MEDICAL HISTORY: No medical problems.
MEDICATIONS: NONE.
ALLERGIES: NONE.
O: VITAL SIGNS: As noted.
HEENT: Unremarkable.
LUNGS: Clear.
HEART: Regular rate and rhythm.
EXTREMETIES: The left knuckle over the metacarpophalangeal joint is erythematous approximately 7 cm patch with a little bit of swelling right over the joint. It is very tender to touch.
A: Cellulitis of the left hand.
P: We will put him on Cephalexin 500 two pills three times a day for 10 days.
We gave him Lortab 7.5 very 46 hours as needed for pain. He is to keep heat on this and follow up in 48 hours. If he is getting worse, he should come back sooner.
ICD-9-CM diagnosis code(s): _____________________
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ICD-10-CM diagnosis code(s): _____________________
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CPT code(s) with modifier, if applicable: _____________________
What will be an ideal response?
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Q. 9) What is the POA indicator for the following condition? The day after surgery, the patient developed a urinary tract infection (UTI) and was given IV antibiotics before she was discharged home the following day.
A. Y
B. N
C. U
D. W
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Q. 10) Which of the following is an example of a consultation?
A. The patient seeks a second surgical opinion because he/she is unsure about the need for a coronary bypass.
B. The attending physician discusses discharge plans with a patient.
C. The primary care physician requests that a cardiologist examine a patient due to complaints of chest pain.
D. The primary care physician sees a patient for follow-up on laboratory tests.
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