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NU671 Clinical Decision-Making

Unit 2 Discussion

New Patient Encounter

Review the SOAP note accessed through this link.  For purposes of the assignment, the patient is a ‘new patient’ in the practice.

New Patient SOAP Note download

Initial Post

Use your lecture materials to determine what CPT E&M Code to utilize for this ‘new patient’ encounter using the medical decision-making (complexity) approach.

Provide justification for the code you assigned by including the following information in your discussion:

The level of medical complexity encompassed by including the number of points for the diagnoses/management options and the amount/complexity of data reviewed; then identify the level of risk for complications, morbidity, mortality

Responses need to address all components of the question, demonstrate critical thinking and analysis, and include peer-reviewed journal evidence to support the student’s position.

Please be sure to validate your opinions and ideas with in-text citations and corresponding references in APA format.

Please review the rubric to ensure that your response meets the criteria.

Please respond to at least 2 of your peer’s posts with substantive comments using the following steps:

Consider the knowledge you have gained from this week’s lecture.

Construct a response – ideally one who assigned the same CPT E&M Code that you did and one that did not.

Substantive comments add to the discussion and provide your fellow students with information that will enhance the learning environment.

References and citations should conform to APA standards.

Remember: Please respect the opinions of others, even if their views differ. In other words, disagree professionally and respectfully.

Plagiarism is never acceptable – give credit when credit is due - cite your sources.

Responses need to address all components of the question, demonstrate critical thinking and analysis and include peer-reviewed journal evidence to support the student’s position.