Computerized method and system for documentation-based coding
First Claim
1. A method in a computing system environment for coding a patient visit based upon a quantity of documented elements, the method comprising:
- receiving a reason for the patient visit;
determining a first numerical value representing the quantity of documented elements;
determining a current coding level based upon the reason for the patient visit and the first numerical value; and
determining a typical coding level based upon the reason for the patient visit.
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Abstract
Computerized methods and systems for professional evaluation and management coding of a patient visit based upon documentation are provided. Such methods and systems increase efficiency and enhance the quality of clinician documentation by permitting automatic coding as a byproduct of documentation and eliminating the necessity for an after-the-fact check of the patient'"'"'s chart to ensure appropriate documentation. Computerized methods and systems for navigating to a portion of an electronic record, e.g., an electronic medical record, based upon professional evaluation and management coding are also provided, as is the automatic insertion of document content where necessary.
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50 Claims
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1. A method in a computing system environment for coding a patient visit based upon a quantity of documented elements, the method comprising:
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receiving a reason for the patient visit;
determining a first numerical value representing the quantity of documented elements;
determining a current coding level based upon the reason for the patient visit and the first numerical value; and
determining a typical coding level based upon the reason for the patient visit. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. A computer system for coding of a patient visit based upon a quantity of documented elements, the computer system comprising:
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a first receiving module for receiving a reason for the patient visit;
a first determining module for determining a first numerical value representing the quantity of documented elements;
a current coding determination module for determining a current coding level based upon the reason for the patient visit and the first numerical value; and
a typical coding determination module for determining a typical coding level based upon the reason for the patient visit. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26)
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27. A computer-readable medium having computer-executable instructions for performing a method in a computing system environment for coding a patient visit based upon a quantity of documented elements, the method comprising:
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receiving a reason for the patient visit;
determining a first numerical value representing the quantity of documented elements;
determining a current coding level based upon the reason for the patient visit and the first numerical value; and
determining a typical coding level based upon the reason for the patient visit. - View Dependent Claims (28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38)
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39. A computer system for coding a patient visit based upon a quantity of documented elements, the computer system comprising:
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means for receiving a reason for the patient visit;
means for determining a first numerical value representing the quantity of documented elements;
means for determining a current coding level based upon the reason for the patient visit and the first numerical value; and
means for determining a typical coding level based upon the reason for the patient visit. - View Dependent Claims (40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50)
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