Opiate Withdrawal

Mgt is focused on symptom relief Clonidine for symptoms Antiemetics for N/V

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Coding Guide for Evaluation and Management (E&M) Services

Medical Decision Making (MDM) Section (shows the 3 parts of MDM coding and how to use it). Coding for procedures and skin surgery. Modifier 25 (Billing for both Preventive and other Diagnosis and other Services during the same visit). Prescription Drug Management –...

Calcium supplementation

Clinic A/P, adults

-Calcium carbonate is the least expensive and most commonly used supplement, but it is constipating and stomach acid improves its absorption. -Calcium citrate is less dependent on stomach acidity for absorption and is good for people who are taking a PPI or H2...

Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)

Clinic A/P, adults, Hospital A/P, Adults

Background DM is the #1 cause of CKD in the U.S. HTN is #2. GFR decreases with age. On average, GFR decreases by 10 per decade starting from age 20. Definition of CKD. Staging of CKD. Diagnosis H&P: Screen all patients with Risk Factors for CKD. DDx and Etiology:...

Hematuria, asymptomatic microscopic