Clinical Documentation Improvement Series 22. Evaluation and Management Documentation 7. Risk Assessment: Minimal Risk
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Risk Assessment: Minimal Risk
The Risk assessment is stratified as:
- Minimal
- Low
- Moderate
- High
In order for an assessment to be minimal risk, there has to be one element of any of the 3 categories presented.
A. Presenting Problem
- One self limiting or minor problem
B. Diagnostic procedure
- Laboratory tests
- Imaging
- EKG or EEG
- Urine test
- Pathology sample
C. Management options selected (Examples)
- Rest
- Local, topical measures (gargles, bandages, superficial dressings)
Bibliography
Department of Health and Human Services. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Medicare Learning Network. "Evaluation and Management Services." Accessed April 22, 2020. https://www.cms.gov/Outreach-and-Education/Medicare-Learning-Network-MLN/MLNProducts/Downloads/eval-mgmt-serv-guide-ICN006764.pdf
Marco A. Ramos MD, CCDS
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Links to the Previous Posts in this Evaluation and Management Series
- Clinical Documentation Improvement Series 16. Evaluation and Management Documentation 1. Components of the History of Present Illness
- Clinical Documentation Improvement Series 17. Evaluation and Management Documentation 2. Individual Systems of the Review of Systems
- Clinical Documentation Improvement Series 18. Evaluation and Management Documentation 3. Areas of the Past, Family and Social History
- Clinical Documentation Improvement Series 19. Evaluation and Management Documentation 4. Organ Systems of the Physical Exam
- Clinical Documentation Improvement Series 20. Evaluation and Management Documentation 5. Problem Points of the Medical Decision Making
- Clinical Documentation Improvement Series 21. Evaluation and Management Documentation 6. Problem Points of the Medical Decision Making
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